Quality Manager - 1st Shift
Location: Leander, TX
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: $150,000 + 15% quarterly bonus
Full Benefits Package
Position Overview
Kelly is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and direct all quality activities in support of our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining robust process control and quality management systems to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and ISO 9001 requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role with strong influence across manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001
Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate quality plan
Oversee testing and evaluation of products and manufacturing processes for quality and reliability
Drive preventive and corrective action (CAPA) activities using root cause analysis
Lead supplier quality activities, including supplier audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and manage in-process quality measurement systems and machine capability programs
Maintain and improve supplier quality index using statistical process control (SPC)
Coordinate and approve PPAPs, first articles, and sample submissions for new products and engineering changes
Participate in new product development, ensuring manufacturing capabilities meet customer requirements
Administer and validate all engineering change notices (ECNs)
Lead investigations into significant quality issues; develop action plans and communicate progress company wide
Revise and maintain the Quality Control Manual
Collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve quality issues
Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement
Actively participate in and support the company Safety Program
Other duties as assigned by management
Basic Skills
Ability to read and write English at a high school level
Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem solving ability
Proficient in MS Office and enterprise software systems
Ability to calculate production and quality measurements
Proven ability to lead, train, and drive results through teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science (required)
3-5 years of experience in a closely related quality role
Managerial experience required
Experience with IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards
Experience with quality system audits
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, manufacturing principles, and business practices
Experience with statistical process control, corrective actions, and materials/process quality
Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing
Experience in product development and new product introduction (NPI)
Proven experience managing budgets, hiring, training, and developing teams
Excellent root cause analysis and decision making skills
Ability to travel as required
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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