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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.

📌 Supplier quality manager (México)
🏢 Sero Search
📍 México