Quality Manager
LaBine & Associates
Raleigh, NC · Posted June 11, 2026
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About the job
Position Summary:
The Quality Manager will lead and manage all aspects of the plant’s quality function, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards, customer requirements, and internal quality systems. This role is responsible for elevating quality performance through process improvement, system development, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
You will lead and develop the site’s quality team while partnering closely with operations, production, and customers to drive plant-wide quality performance. This position requires a proactive leader who can operate with a high level of ownership, influence, and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
Lead plant-level quality operations and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards
Take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality requirements and expectations
Lead customer qualification processes including APQP, PPAP, and FAI activities
Manage non-conformance processes including NCR, CAR, and SCAR
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Lead and develop the site’s quality team including quality engineering and inspection resources
Partner with operations and production teams to improve process capability and product quality
Develop and implement quality procedures, work instructions, and control plans
Oversee internal and external audits and maintain ISO certification status
Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance and qualification processes
Support new product introduction and ensure manufacturability and quality readiness
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment
Experience working with OEM customers and customer quality requirements
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and standards
Experience with APQP, PPAP, and FMEA processes
Previous experience managing and developing quality personnel
Hands-on experience in production environments including machining, fabrication, or assembly
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence plant operations
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required