Quality Manager

Quality Manager | Lehigh Valley, PA | Direct Hire | Onsite

BY Recruiting is partnering with an established precision manufacturing company in the Lehigh Valley. The business has grown significantly, and they need a Quality Manager who can lead the quality function, build a strong team, and put systems in place that scale with that growth.

This is a leadership role with real ownership. You will lead a team of 4 to 8 quality engineers and inspectors, own the quality management system, and serve as the primary quality contact for customers and suppliers. A near-term priority is stabilizing and strengthening the quality system ahead of an upcoming IATF 16949 audit.

What you will do

• Lead, develop, and grow a team of quality engineers and inspectors
• Own the quality management system to IATF 16949
• Own PPAP and APQP for new and existing products
• Drive root cause and corrective action using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone
• Manage SPC and quality metrics including scrap, rework, and PPM
• Manage supplier quality and supplier performance
• Serve as the primary customer and supplier quality contact, with regular calls and Teams meetings
• Lead internal and external audits, MRB, and quality training

What we are looking for

• Machining background or IATF 16949 experience (both is ideal)
• 5 to 7+ years of quality management experience in a machining or automotive manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing people and building a team
• Proven experience managing customer and supplier quality relationships
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and SPC
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)

Preferred

• ASQ CQE or Six Sigma certification
• Supplier quality management experience
• MSA and DOE experience
• ISO 14001 knowledge
• Experience with CMMs and precision measurement

Travel

Limited travel to customer or supplier sites as needed.

Compensation and benefits

• $90,000 to $130,000 base salary, depending on experience
• 20% annual bonus target with a strong payout history
• Full benefits package
• Relocation negotiable for the right candidate; local candidates preferred

Why this role

This is a chance to lead quality at a growing manufacturer, build the team the way you think it should be built, and have a direct impact on the business. If you are a hands-on leader who likes building strong systems and strong people, we would like to talk with you.