Quality lead
a global manufacturing organization is seeking a quality lead to support and strengthen quality performance within a fast-paced production environment. This role will act as a key liaison between operations, engineering, customers, and quality teams to ensure compliance with quality standards, drive problem-solving initiatives, and support continuous improvement efforts
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the quality lead is responsible for leading quality activities within the manufacturing operation, ensuring product conformity, customer satisfaction, and compliance with applicable quality management systems. This role drives root cause analysis, corrective actions, quality metrics, and cross-functional improvement initiatives while supporting customer and internal quality requirement
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key responsibilit
* ieslead daily quality activities within the manufacturing operati
* on.ensure compliance with customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable quality syste
* ms.drive root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologi
* es.support containment activities and resolution of quality issues affecting production or custome
* rs.monitor and report quality kpis, including ppm, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and audit findin
* gs.coordinate quality improvement initiatives with operations, engineering, supply chain, and production tea
* ms.lead and support internal audits, customer audits, and certification audi
* ts.ensure implementation and maintenance of quality documentation, control plans, pfmeas, work instructions, and inspection standar
* ds.support new product launches and engineering changes from a quality perspecti
* ve.develop and coach quality technicians, inspectors, and frontline quality personn
* el.promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organizati
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qualificat
* ionsbachelor's degree in engineering or related technical fi
* eld.several years of experience in quality engineering, quality management, or manufacturing qual
* ity.experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive, electronics, medical device, or other highly regulated industries prefer
* red.strong knowledge of quality systems and methodolog
* ies.experience leading cross-functional teams and quality improvement proje
* cts.advanced problem-solving and analytical ski
* lls.strong communication and leadership abilit
ies.
other qualifica
* tionsexperience with iatf 16949, iso 9001, or other quality management sys
* tems.knowledge of core tools (apqp, ppap, pfmea, control plan, msa,
* spc).experience with customer quality requirements and au
* dits.lean manufacturing and/or six sigma certification prefe
* rred.advanced english communication sk
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success me
* asuresreduction in customer complaints and quality es
* capes.improvement in ppm, scrap, and rework perfor
* mance.successful closure of corrective actions and audit fin
* dings.improved process capability and product quality perfor
* mance.strong collaboration with operations and engineering teams to drive sustainable quality improve
ments.