Quality Manager
Re:Build Manufacturing
- Commerce City, CO
- $100,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the implementation of IATF 16/MAQMSR, aligning systems, documentation, and practices with customer and OEM-specific requirements.
- Own and manage the entire quality management system (QMS) for the business, ensuring that every aspect—from supplier quality to final inspection—is aligned with customer expectations, internal standards, and compliance requirements.
- Lead the preparation, submission, and completion ofPPAP in coordination with customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
- Train, mentor, and support team members on MAQMSR requirements, core tools like APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and quality standard methodologies.
- Serve as the primary liaison for customer quality audits, third-party assessments, and internal audit processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to ensure product and process to support and coordinate launch readiness and program quality planning for new products.
- Lead problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (e.g., A3, 5-Why, Fishbone) and drive continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive quality, preferably at a Tier 1 supplier.
- Deep understanding of IATF 16/MAQMSR requirements and implementation strategies.
- Familiarity with core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and internal/external auditing processes.
- Familiarity or experience with composites, preferably thermoplastics is a plus.
- Proven ability to lead quality initiatives from the ground up in a new or rapidly scaling environment.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lead Auditor, or similar credentials are a plus.