Onsite in Lapeer, Michigan

Estimated Salary: $120,000-$140,000 with full benefits

We are a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need.

The Quality Manager plans, coordinates, and directs quality program designed to ensure quality control and quality assurance of the production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals
• Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in the organization
• Utilizes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to effectively track, monitor, and implement required corrective/improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Manages and drives the Corrective/Preventive Action process
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation
• Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component
• Performs reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records
• Represents the company during customer visits and surveys, and during meetings and presentations at the customer’s location
• Reviews all data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team
• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards
• Designs and implements quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers
• Proficiency in navigating and utilizing the PLEX Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or business from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Manager, or in a comparable role, along with at least 2 years of management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience directly overseeing employees in the Quality Department, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and training staff; planning, assigning, and monitoring work; evaluating performance; providing recognition and corrective actions; and addressing and resolving employee concerns
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience, education, or certifications are valued but not required

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical (BCBS), Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (BCBS/VSP) coverage; FSA and HSA options; company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life/AD&D insurance; voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage; virtual care, pet insurance, MetLife legal plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Benefits Hub employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and a performance-based bonus.

Eligible employees also receive paid holidays, including New Year’s Day,