Quality Manager

Manager of Quality and Process Improvement

Job Category: VEKA East Jobs

Requisition Number: QUALI
001879

• Posted :
  January 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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VEKA EAST INC. Morganton, NC 28655, USA

VEKA East, Inc. | Burke County, NC

VEKA East, Inc., part of VEKA North America and the family‑owned global VEKA Group, is a growing manufacturing facility in Burke County, NC seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, ISO 9001 compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is a key member of the Operations Leadership Team with strong career growth potential.

You will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), lead the quality team, and partner with Production, Engineering, and Operations to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are consistently met. This position is ideal for a hands‑on quality leader with a background in manufacturing, process improvement, and statistical analysis.

This role is ideal for a leader who challenges the status quo, thrives in a growing facility, and sees quality as a strategic advantage—not a checklist.

• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Lead Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities
• Drive continuous improvement, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Analyze manufacturing processes using SPC, Minitab, or QI Macros
• Manage non-conformances, audits, defect tracking, and quality reporting
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality and reliability issues
• Implement and maintain supplier quality management programs
• Lead, train, and develop the Quality Department team
• Support warranty investigations and root cause analysis
• Travel as required

• Strong background in manufacturing quality systems
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a production environment
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and SPC
• Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and improvement focused

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Quality + 3 years experience OR
• Associate degree + 8 years manufacturing quality experience
• Project Management experience preferred

• Growing manufacturing facility with long‑term stability
• Leadership role with visibility and real impact
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous improvement, people‑focused culture

VEKA is committed to a family‑friendly work environment that supports work–life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; profit sharing; generous PTO; disability and life insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution. VEKA supports career growth and development aligned with our mission:
We Care. We Act. We Grow.

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