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 ***** 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 floorWhat 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 ***** 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 preferredThis 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.