Quality Manager

The Quality Manager provides hands-on leadership and technical oversight for the Quality Management System (QMS) at Feuer Powertrain North America, Inc., ensuring product integrity through systematic integration of and adherence to customer requirements in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. This self-starting role directly leads,mentors, and schedules resources within Quality Engineering, Inspection, and the Metallurgical Lab. Collaborating closely with Process Engineering, this role co-owns PFMEAs, analyzes manufacturing data, manages gage calibrations, and utilizes structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why) to resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities Ownership of the Quality Management System ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

Gage calibration planning and coordination.

Resource management and scheduling for Quality Engineering, Inspection Lab, and Metallurgical Lab

Collaborative PFMEA ownership with Process Engineering

Coordination of customer requirements and integration into the Quality Management System

Scheduling and coordination of internal and external audits (IATF 16949)

Manage resolution of external and internal issues using structured problem solving tools (8D, 5-Why, etc.)

Facilitate successful completion of Continuous Improvement initiatives

Monitor and integrate latest industry developments in Quality Management strategies

Mentor and develop team members within direct reporting structure and across the organization

Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators for Quality Department

Required Qualifications B.S. in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering or related technical discipline.

1-2 years experience in Quality Engineering

Reliable and self-starting with a strong ethical and moral basis

Excellent communication skills with strong proficiency in MS Office

FMEA experience

Strong understanding of quality control procedures (ISO 9001) and problem solving tools (5-Why, 8D, etc.)

Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis / statistical methods

Preferred Qualifications Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949

M.S. in Materials Science, Engineering, or Metallurgy, with research focus on steel alloys and metallurgy.

ASQ certification

Crankshaft manufacturing experience

Physical / Travel Requirements Ability to work around industrial machinery, oils, and coolants in a manufacturing environment.

10-15% travel

95-100% onsite / ad-hoc remote work optional