Sr. Manager, Quality
Core
Build and lead the Quality organization for a rare-earth magnet manufacturing facility, establishing the Quality Management System and ensuring product qualification for defense, aerospace, and automotive applications.
Role type
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Quality
Builds
Rare-earth permanent magnets for critical defense, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications
Domain
Advanced materials manufacturing (rare-earth magnets, metallurgy, precision machining)
Required skills
Quality Management System (QMS) design, ISO 9001 certification, PFMEA/Control Plan development, APQP/PPAP, metrology/inspection strategy, root cause analysis (8D/RCA), supplier quality management, process capability analysis, technology transfer from pilot to commercial
Preferred skills
IATF 16949/AS9100 experience, GD&T, powder metallurgy, magnetic materials, laboratory management, new facility buildout
Technologies
ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, GD&T
Responsibilities
Lead the buildout of the analytical laboratory and production inspection capabilities; Establish and lead the plant Quality Management System through ISO 9001 certification; Define technical requirements and acceptance criteria for laboratory and metrology equipment; Partner with R&D on analytical method development and validation; Lead cross-functional development of process flows, inspection plans, and sampling strategies; Serve as the focal point for customer concerns and complaints, leading containment and corrective actions; Drive process capability, first-pass yield, and defect reduction metrics; Ensure manufacturing processes demonstrate appropriate capability before product release.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
