Quality Manager (MI, Muskegon)

About the Organization Description Job Summary the quality manager will lead all quality engineering and quality assurance functions at the renk america plant, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. this role will champion the development, implementation, and oversight of our quality systems and processes, ensuring they are both effective and scalable. the quality manager will be accountable for ensuring our products consistently meet or exceed internal standards as well as all applicable external and regulatory requirements, delivering reliability and confidence across every stage of our operations. Essential Functions lead the development and execution of quality systems to ensure all products meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability, reduce defects, and optimize operational processes.

• u003 partner cross-functionally with supplier quality, operations, engineering, and field service to ensure alignment on quality expectations and rapid issue resolution.
• u003 lead, develop, and mentor the quality assurance team to achieve high performance and a strong quality culture.
• u003 monitor key quality metrics, conduct audits, and use data-driven insights to guide corrective actions and strategic improvements.
• u003 manage customer quality issues and supplier performance, ensuring effective containment, root-cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.
• u003 ensure all quality activities comply with industry standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• u003 lead the development and execution of quality systems to ensure all products meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• u003 drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability, reduce defects, and optimize operational processes.
• u003 partner cross-functionally with supplier quality, operations, engineering, and field service to ensure alignment on quality expectations and rapid issue resolution.
• u003 lead, develop, and mentor the quality assurance team to achieve high performance and a strong quality culture.
• u003 monitor key quality metrics, conduct audits, and use data-driven insights to guide corrective actions and strategic improvements.
• u003 manage customer quality issues and supplier performance, ensuring effective containment, root-cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.

Position Requirements Qualifications \u003 bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering or related field with 6 years or more quality assurance / quality mangement role or equivalent required

• u003 master's degree in quality management, engineering or related field with 4 years or more quality assurance / quality mangement role or equivalent preferred
• u003 proficient in microsoft office (word, excel, outlook)
• u003 strong leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills
• u003 excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• u003 must be able to move freely without accommodation throughout the manufacturing facility
• u003 experience meeting quality management system requirements - iso 9001, as9100, or other equivalent industry standard.
• u003 experience with root cause analysis, asq, and containment best practices
• u003 visual acuity
• u003 good reading skills
• u003 walking, standing, sitting
• u003 valid driver's license for occasional travel

Licenses & Certification \u003 certificate in asq certified quality engineer, manager, six sigma, or lean manufacturing - preferred brenk america is an equal opportunity employer including veterans/disability full-time/part-time full-time exempt/non-exempt exempt eoe statement renk america is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. renk america is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. renk america maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Renk Group