Quality Manager

Judge Group

Statesville, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Productivity Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Statistical Process Control, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Usability Engineering
LOCATION
Statesville, NC
POSTED
9 days ago
Location: Statesville, NC
Salary: $110,000.00 USD Annually - $140,000.00 USD Annually
Description:

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization focused on delivering high-quality fabricated assemblies while consistently exceeding customer expectations. Our success is driven by a strong entrepreneurial culture, operational excellence, and a commitment to high ethical standards.

With multiple strategically located manufacturing facilities, we support customers through responsive service, reduced lead times, and optimized logistics. Each site is supported by dedicated engineering and quality teams to ensure products are closely monitored throughout development and production.


Location: Statesville, NC
Schedule: 1st Shift | Onsite | Monday–Friday


Position Overview

This role is ideal for a results-oriented Quality Leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is experienced in automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949. This individual will lead quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and build a strong culture of accountability and performance.


What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-moving, high-demand environment
  • Self-driven with strong initiative and ownership mindset
  • Proven ability to translate data into actionable performance improvements
  • Strong continuous improvement focus with an emphasis on efficiency and waste reduction
  • Experience working within IATF 16949 standards and requirements
  • Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and core quality tools
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence change at all levels
  • Clear, direct, and professional communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
  • Comfortable making decisions, owning outcomes, and being measured on results
  • Resilient, energetic, and solutions-focused
  • Experience supporting customer audits, reviews, and high-level quality discussions

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

  • Build credibility as a trusted partner across operations, engineering, and leadership
  • Establish clear accountability and development plans to elevate team performance and engagement
  • Drive measurable improvements in key quality metrics, including defect reduction, customer complaints, and cost of poor quality
  • Lead robust root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions aligned with IATF 16949 expectations
  • Strengthen and streamline the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 while improving usability and effectiveness
  • Improve organizational capability in APQP, PPAP, and problem-solving methodologies through training and coaching
  • Enhance audit readiness, including successful internal, customer, and third-party (IATF) audits, with timely closure of findings

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    About the Company

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    Judge Group

    The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.

    The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.

    COMPANY SIZE
    5,000 to 9,999 employees
    INDUSTRY
    Computer/IT Services
    FOUNDED
    1970
    WEBSITE
    https://www.judge.com