Production Quality Leader

Who will you be working with?
As part of the Operations Quality team, you will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Leaders, Site Quality teams, and customers to ensure products meet the highest quality standards. You will lead a team of Quality Controllers and Quality Engineers, driving quality excellence across manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues, improve performance, and maintain compliance with internal and external requirements.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Quality team, you will be responsible for leading quality control activities across production operations, ensuring product conformity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. You will manage and develop teams of Quality Controllers and Quality Engineers, driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a strong quality culture throughout the organization. In this role, you will oversee non-conformity management, quality documentation, production quality monitoring, and QRQC activities while partnering with operational leaders to identify risks, implement corrective actions, and improve overall manufacturing performance. Your leadership will help ensure that quality standards are consistently achieved and maintained across all production processes.
What do we want to know about you?
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
Several years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Previous experience leading and developing quality teams.
Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience in non-conformity management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and problem-solving methodologies.
Knowledge of production quality control processes, audits, inspections, testing requirements, and quality documentation management.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and supporting operational excellence initiatives.
Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related reporting tools.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Preferred:
Experience within rail, automotive, heavy industry, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of FAI processes, NDT activities, and special manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
What will your typical day look like?
Lead and develop Quality Controllers and Quality Engineers, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development support.
Oversee daily quality control operations to ensure products comply with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor production quality performance, analyze quality data, and identify improvement opportunities.
Manage internal and external non-conformities, including customer complaints and production deviations, ensuring timely corrective actions.
Facilitate and support Production and Site QRQC activities to drive rapid issue resolution.
Review and maintain quality documentation, including inspection records, test reports, NDT documentation, and corrective action plans.
Support production teams by providing quality expertise, guidance, and training.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality enhancement projects across manufacturing processes.
Support Internal FAI activities and verify the adequacy of production documentation, equipment, and testing methods.
Ensure effective communication and escalation of quality alerts, risks, and compliance concerns.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance and strengthen quality ownership throughout the organization.
Promote and enforce safety and environmental standards, reporting any observed risks, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
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Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
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