Quality Engineering Manager

Overview

Quality Engineering Manager – Manufacturing | Charlotte Metro

About the Company:

At Talent Bridge, we re representing a long-standing manufacturing client known for their commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This U.S.

-based organization designs and manufactures precision-engineered mechanical and electro-mechanical products used in commercial, industrial, and architectural applications. The Monroe, NC facility serves as the North American Center of Excellence for their product line — a well-established, growing operation with a strong culture of teamwork, safety, and quality.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager with a strong drive for continuous improvement and leadership in total quality management.

This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for all plant quality initiatives, leading a skilled team and partnering cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to uphold product integrity and compliance standards.

The Quality Engineering Manager will report directly to the General Manager and play a key role in driving ISO certification, Lean initiatives, and process excellence across the facility.

• Lead and mentor the Quality Team; establish clear goals, KPIs, and accountability standards.
• Utilize statistical and analytical tools (SPC, root-cause analysis, run charts, etc.) to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Provide quality assurance support for new product launches, engineering changes, and technology implementations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and theory-of-constraints principles.
• Maintain and advance the plant's ISO-certified quality management system, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Manage product testing and evaluation for compliance with industry safety and performance standards (e.g., UL, CE, BHMA).
• Collaborate with engineering to analyze part tolerances, recommend design enhancements, and ensure manufacturability.
• Generate and implement quality improvement ideas; lead cross-functional problem-solving events.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as control plans, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all levels of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments with emphasis on Quality Management and ISO systems.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, FMEA, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable using data-driven quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to influence across teams and levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for driving results and improving systems through teamwork and accountability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quality professional to lead within a well-established, growing U.S. manufacturing operation that values innovation, safety, and employee development.

The company offers a collaborative environment, strong operational leadership, and the ability to make a measurable impact on plant performance and customer satisfaction.