Manufacturing Quality Manager at Rockit Motors — NeverHard

Mission To lead and continuously improve the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards while driving defect reduction, process capability, and a culture of quality across the manufacturing site. Lead the Site’s Quality Management System (QMS) to Compliance and Excellence: Maintain AAR M1003 (or other applicable standards) certification with zero major non-conformances and ensure 100% of quality procedures and work instructions are current, fully followed, and audited quarterly. Reduce Customer Complaints & Improve Customer Satisfaction Reduce customer product complaints by ≥ 20% within 12 months. Improve Internal Quality Performance Deliver a 10–15% reduction in rework costs year over year. Build And Lead a High-Performing Quality Team Develop and implement a training plan for all Quality Technicians and Inspectors. Drive Continuous Improvement Culture Lead at least 2 major CI projects per year tied to quality or process improvement. Ownership & Accountability Takes full responsibility for quality outcomes; does not make excuses. Analytical Problem Solving Skilled in root-cause analysis, structured problem-solving, and data interpretation. Process Discipline Promotes and models adherence to standards and documentation, guiding and coaching team members to follow processes and consistently achieve quality outcomes. Leadership & Coaching Develops team members, provides clear direction, and holds others accountable. Customer Focus Understands customer requirements; anticipates quality risks; communicates proactively. Execution & Results Orientation Drives measurable outcomes and consistently meets deadlines by monitoring KPIs to track progress, identify gaps, and ensure continuous improvement. Communication Skills Clear, concise reporting; can translate technical issues into business impact. Collaboration Works effectively with production, engineering, supply chain, and external partners. Manufacturing Quality Experience Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience, applying advanced knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, and AAR M1003 standards. Skilled in metrology, inspection methods, and ERP/QMS systems (Epicor, Plex, SAP) to drive compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement. Fortune 500 pedigree. Startup agility. No compromise. We blend a century of manufacturing excellence with the speed and grit to take on today's manufacturing and industry challenges. Our mission? To be the catalyst of success for a select group of like-minded customers who are leading the North American manufacturing and industrial renaissance. Our vision? To be the world’s most trusted company.