Assistant Quality Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant QA Manager will support the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the company’s quality systems, inspection processes, documentation, and customer/vendor quality communications. This role is designed for a detail-oriented, organized individual who is interested in developing into a future quality leadership position in a manufacturing environment. This position will work closely with production, sales, purchasing, vendors, and customers to help ensure products meet customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable regulatory or compliance requirements. The role is intended to provide a growth path toward future Quality Control Manager responsibility over approximately 3–5 years, based on performance, business needs, and demonstrated readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality Control & Project Support Coordinate and help prioritize quality control projects, including task assignment, follow-up, and verification of completion. Support daily inspection activities and help ensure inspection results are properly documented. Participate in material and part disposition decisions by gathering information, reviewing requirements, and coordinating with appropriate team members. Customer & Vendor Quality Support Assist with customer quality issues, including NCRs, SCARs, scorecards, report cards, and follow-up documentation. Coordinate customer and vendor returns/RMAs, including communication, documentation, and internal follow-up. Serve as a quality point of contact for routine communications with customers, vendors, and internal departments. Documentation & Compliance Prepare, review, and maintain Certificates of Compliance/Conformance and Material Certifications. Help improve and standardize quality documentation templates, forms, and records. Support ISO 9001:2015 audit preparation, documentation review, and follow-up activities. Assist with environmental compliance documentation and related recordkeeping. Support UL submissions, inspections, and related documentation requirements. Technical & Analytical Support Perform basic part area, weight, volume, and material usage calculations to support quality, estimating, and production decisions. Prepare, review, and organize Production Part Approval Process documentation, including required forms, test data, dimensional results, and supporting evidence. Coordinate PPAP submission activities with customers, vendors, and internal teams to help ensure timely and accurate completion. Provide quality control training and day-to-day assistance to team members as needed. Support tooling, die, and sampling decisions for new or revised parts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education Bachelor’s degree required; degree in business, manufacturing, quality, or a related field preferred. Experience Two or more years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, customer quality, documentation control, or a related field preferred. Skills &

Competencies: Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on open items. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Comfortable working with customers, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams. Ability to read and interpret customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and quality documents. Familiarity with ISO 9001, PPAP, corrective action processes, or manufacturing quality systems preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or quality management systems preferred. COMPENSATIONExpected salary range: $55,000–$62,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated fit for the role. EMPLOYMENT SCHEDULE & BENEFITSThis position follows the plant operating schedule and will generally work Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., when the plant is operating. Paid employee health insurance Paid employee dental insurance Paid long-term disability insurance for the employee 401(k) plan with match