Quality Manager

Now Hiring: Quality Manager (Automotive Manufacturing) - Direct Hire
Location: Clinton, TN

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000

Relocation Assistance Available

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead automotive quality operations with a strong focus on cosmetic quality, Class A/Class B surface inspection, continuous improvement, and OEM customer satisfaction. This leadership role requires a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, coaching teams, resolving quality issues, and driving sustainable process improvements across Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Metrology, Validation, and Quality Systems.

Key Job Duties

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 38 quality professionals across multiple quality disciplines
• Drive quality improvements through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and defect prevention initiatives
• Oversee cosmetic quality standards, Class A/Class B surface inspections, and visual defect evaluation processes
• Reduce scrap, customer complaints, internal failures, and cost of poor quality while improving first-pass yield
• Serve as the primary quality contact for automotive OEM and Tier 1 customers
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and audit requirements
• Lead supplier quality initiatives and support metrology and validation activities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of automotive manufacturing quality experience
• 2+ years of Quality Management experience
• Experience with cosmetic quality, Class A/Class B surfaces, and visual inspection standards
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D, and 5-Why methodologies
• Proven success leading quality teams and driving measurable manufacturing improvements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.

Ready to take the next step in your quality leadership career? Join a growing automotive manufacturing operation where your expertise will directly influence product quality, customer success, and operational performance.
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