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 processManaging and developing the quality team, from engineers to inspectorsOwning APQP, PPAP, and launch quality for new trim programsDriving down defects, scrap, and rework across cutting, sewing, and assemblyManaging customer quality, escalations, and containment activityLeading root cause and corrective action through 8D and problem solving toolsMaintaining IATF ***** compliance and leading internal and customer auditsPartnering with operations and program teams to hit safety, quality,
and delivery targetsChampioning a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the floorWhat we're looking for:Quality leadership experience in automotive manufacturingCut and sew, trim, textiles, or soft trim experience strongly preferredStrong grounding in APQP, PPAP, PPM, and core toolsExperience managing customer quality and OEM relationshipsIATF ***** knowledge and audit experienceStrong root cause, 8D, and problem solving abilityTrack record reducing defects and improving quality performanceDegree 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.