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FBSPL

Quality Assurance Manager

FBSPL, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Senior Recruiter | Business Development Executive Job Title:

Quality Manager

Relocation:

Full relocation provided

Role Overview The Quality Manager will lead and drive all quality systems, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This role is responsible for plant-wide quality performance, customer satisfaction, supplier quality, and compliance with automotive quality standards.

Key performance metrics include internal/external PPM, customer concerns, first-pass yield, scrap reduction, corrective action closure, supplier quality performance, and on-time PPAP completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the plant quality team

Maintain and oversee

IATF 16949 and ISO 9001

compliance

Act as the primary quality interface for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Develop and manage supplier quality metrics, audits, and corrective actions

Support quality requirements for new product development and engineering projects

Lead internal audits and corrective/preventive action processes

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and achievement of quality KPIs

Oversee gauging, calibration, SPC, control plans, capability studies, and PFMEAs

Manage incoming inspection processes and standards

Qualifications

5+ years of quality experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing

3+ years implementing quality systems in a manufacturing environment

Proven experience with machining, assembly, kitting, or distribution processes

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Experience managing and developing quality teams

Preferred Experience

Automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy vehicle industry background

5+ years managing a quality team

Experience building and scaling a quality organization

Direct experience hiring and managing quality staff

Strong understanding of PPM and quality KPIs with measurable improvement results

Ability to clearly explain quality metrics, audits, and improvement initiatives

Education & Certifications

ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt desirable

Life, disability, and travel insurance

401(k) and pension plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Quality Assurance, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain

Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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