Quality Operations Manager

The Quality Operations Manager oversees all quality control and inspection activities in the manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This position leads a team of Quality Supervisors and works closely with engineering, production, and management to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and uphold the highest standards of product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Quality Supervisors, Dyno Technicians, Quality Auditors, and Gage technicians across multiple shifts and departments.
• Develop and implement inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standards for incoming materials, in-process components, pass through features and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality and safety standards.
• Perform audits of inspection processes, work cells, and documentation to verify adherence to specifications and quality plans.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify root causes of defects and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and analyze key quality metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Train and mentor inspection staff on proper measurement techniques, GD&T interpretation, and use of inspection equipment (CMMs, calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.).
• Participate in customer and third-party audits as a quality representative.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of inspection results, nonconformances, and quality reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or STEM related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing components, machining processes, and inspection methods.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with quality systems, tools, and methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in manufacturing or automotive/aerospace industries.
• Proficiency with CMM programming and advanced metrology tools.

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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