Quality Manager

Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Quality Control · Manufacturing Engineering

In short

The Quality Manager leads the plant's quality strategy to ensure consistent production of specification-compliant ductile iron castings and drives continuous improvement. This role requires expertise in quality leadership, foundry processes, and advanced metrology to reduce variation and enhance customer satisfaction. The manager will partner with operations, engineering, and production teams to foster innovation and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

Lead the plant’s quality function, establishing quality objectives, key performance indicators, and improvement strategies that support business goals and customer requirements.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to strengthen process controls across melting, molding, core making, pouring, shakeout, finishing, and machining operations while reducing defects, scrap, and rework.
Oversee advanced metrology systems, including CMMs, 3D scanning equipment, calibration programs, and measurement system analysis activities to ensure reliable and accurate product verification.
Facilitate structured problem-solving and corrective action processes for quality concerns, customer complaints, supplier issues, and process variation using data-driven methodologies.
Serve as the primary quality representative for customer interactions, audits, new product introduction activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and quality performance reviews.
Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including internal audits, document control, risk management, and process standardization.
Lead, coach, and develop quality team members while building quality awareness and technical capability across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent foundry and metrology experience.
Five (5) years or more of experience in manufacturing quality, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Proficiency in structured problem solving and quality methodologies, including 8D, CAPA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability analysis, FMEA, control plans, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
Strong expertise in GD&T interpretation and dimensional metrology.
Experience supporting PPAP, FAI, customer quality portals, and ISO 9001 auditing activities.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, and leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications.
Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing or foundry environment while maintaining compliance with required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in ductile iron or gray iron foundries and/or heavy green sand manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of ductile iron metallurgy, sand systems, core assembly, melt treatment processes, and solidification principles.
Demonstrated success implementing quality improvements in casting, machining, or other heavy manufacturing environments.
Experience with CMMs and 3D scanning technologies.
Experience leading customer audits, supplier quality initiatives, or new product introduction quality activities.

Benefits

Prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
Foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
Commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture.
Support for mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.
Emerson invests in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes individuals with a variety of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Encourage candidates who meet the role requirements to apply.
Drive innovation, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and collaborate to deliver exceptional results for our customers and one another.

Skills

Microsoft ExcelGD&TSPCFMEAMSACMMISO 9001

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