Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Technique is looking for a Quality Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this high-ranking, customer-facing leadership role is responsible for the quality of all Technique products across fabrication and assembly operations. The Quality Manager supports day-to-day execution of the established QMS, drives continuous improvement, leads the Quality department, and owns customer-facing quality performance – including KPIs such as PPM, COPQ, scrap rate, first-pass yield, and on-time PPAP submission.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of production manufacturing quality experience with a B.S. in Engineering or a related field, and fluency in AIAG core tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC). ASQ credentials (CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA) and working knowledge of ISO 9001 are required, with familiarity in AS9100 and/or IATF 16949 as a benefit. Experience leading quality teams, conducting internal audits, and managing welding/fabrication and special process quality is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Customer Quality Leadership – Serve as the lead organizational contact for customer quality concerns; investigate complaints and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) using 8D, 5 Why, and CI methodologies.
• Customer Source Inspections – Coordinate customer source inspections and drive corrective actions to eliminate root causes of nonconformance.
• Complaint Response Management – Manage customer complaint response timelines and ensure on-time closure of corrective actions.
• Customer Representation – Professionally represent the company with customer quality representatives and auditors.
• Quality KPI Ownership – Own and report quality KPIs including PPM, COPQ, scrap rate, first-pass yield, and on-time PPAP submission.
• QMS Support & Continuous Improvement – Support the established QMS and drive continuous improvement of quality processes in alignment with ISO 9001.
• Internal Audit Program – Support the internal audit program: conduct audits, train auditors, and drive corrective action follow-up.
• Management Review Inputs – Provide inputs to Management Review and apply risk-based thinking in day-to-day quality decisions.
• Document Control – Manage controlled documents pertaining to quality submissions and follow established document control procedures.
• Calibration Program – Manage the calibration program including gage control, recall, and measurement equipment qualification.
• Nonconforming Material Control – Oversee nonconforming material control and MRB disposition decisions.
• APQP & PFMEA – Lead APQP phase gates and launch readiness; develop and maintain PFMEAs (severity, occurrence, detection, AP).
• Control Plans – Own Control Plans linked to PFMEA outputs; drive floor-level inspection and process monitoring.
• PPAP & First Article – Oversee PPAP and First Article submissions through Levels 1–5, including PSW packages.
• MSA & SPC – Apply MSA (Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability) and SPC (Cpk/Ppk) to drive process control.
• Welding & Fabrication Quality – Apply familiarity with AWS compliance; WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation; visual, dye penetrant, and magnetic particle inspection; and CWI coordination.
• Assembly Quality – Oversee torque verification and tool calibration, error-proofing (poka-yoke), sub-assembly traceability, and functional test protocols.
• Special Process Audits – Conduct special process audits in accordance with applicable CQI standards.
• Supplier Quality & Incoming Inspection – Own the incoming inspection program, supplier scorecards, PPM tracking, and supplier corrective action; oversee outsourced process control.
• Inspection Fixtures & Laser Scanning – Review and evaluate inspection holding fixtures, component parts, and assembly inspection fixtures; direct laser scanning programs (Polyworks).
• Process Improvement Collaboration – Work with manufacturing teams to adjust fixtures and processes to improve part quality.
• Team Leadership & Development – Coach quality team members; lead and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Auditors; hire, train, and conduct performance management.
• Employee Training – Train employees in QMS, quality control, RCCA, inspection, and fixturing methodology.

Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Quality Control, or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years of related quality experience in production manufacturing
• ASQ membership and CMQ/OE preferred; CQE, CQA, or CWI a plus
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint reading; knowledge of QA regulatory requirements and corrective action methodologies
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 required; familiarity with AS9100 and/or IATF 16949 a benefit
• AIAG core tool fluency: APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, SPC
• Knowledge of PSW, Dimensional Reports, Material Performance Test Results, MSA, AAR, SDS, IMDS, CDX, and various Customer Approval processes
• Familiarity with CQI special process audits (CQI-12 Coating, CQI-15 Welding); structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why)
• Knowledge of welding inspection
• Knowledge of sample/master retention protocols and qualified laboratory documentation (A2LA, ISO 17025)
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office
• QMS internal auditor training required; lead auditor certification preferred
• Experience with metal stamping, fabrication, welding, assembly, and powder coat processes preferred
• Active, working management position requiring regular production floor presence; must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise; appropriate PPE required
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, with occasional out-of-area or overnight travel for customer engagements, supplier visits, and audit support

About Technique:

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Duties: This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement: Technique, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM