I'm partnering with a leading Tier 1 Automotive Seating Supplier on a search for a Quality Manager at a trim facility running cut and sew operations.
What you'll be doing:
Leading the quality function across the cut and sew trim process
Managing and developing the quality team, from engineers to inspectors
Owning APQP, PPAP, and launch quality for new trim programs
Driving down defects, scrap, and rework across cutting, sewing, and assembly
Managing customer quality, escalations, and containment activity
Leading root cause and corrective action through 8D and problem solving tools
Maintaining IATF 16949 compliance and leading internal and customer audits
Partnering with operations and program teams to hit safety, quality, and delivery targets
Championing a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the floor
What we're looking for:
Quality leadership experience in automotive manufacturing
Cut and sew, trim, textiles, or soft trim experience strongly preferred
Strong grounding in APQP, PPAP, PPM, and core tools
Experience managing customer quality and OEM relationships
IATF 16949 knowledge and audit experience
Strong root cause, 8D, and problem solving ability
Track record reducing defects and improving quality performance
Degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred
This is a Quality Manager role for someone who can lead the quality function, own launch and customer quality, and drive measurable improvement in a fast paced cut and sew trim environment.