Job Description: Quality Manager

***This role is 100% onsite and can sit out of Champaign, Illinois or Mesa, Arizona.

This role involves leading and developing a team of quality professionals at a high-impact electric vehicle seating manufacturing site. The position offers direct visibility to site leadership and OEM customers, making it a critical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 10 quality professionals, including team leads, specialists, and assistant managers.
• Oversee quality documentation, audits, and compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for OEM customers.
• Report directly to the site CEO.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a quality leadership role within automotive manufacturing.
• Proficiency in GD&T, color measurement systems, and quality documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Must pass a color vision assessment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in seating systems and/or EV manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Experience at companies such as Rivian, Lear, Etienne, Tesla, Ford, or other companies working on electric vehicles (EVs).
• Experience in customer relations, regulatory compliance, and data analysis.