Quality Manager

Engineered Plastic Components
Lebanon, KY 40033
Quality Manager Job Summary

Apply by sending resume to cbrady@epcmfg.com or apply at the Lebanon/Marion County Career Center, 516 Workshop Lane, Lebanon, KY 40033

Quality Manager Job Summary

Position Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality functions within an automotive injection molding manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with IATF 16949 standards, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality systems while driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Lead internal and external audits (IATF, customer, registrar)
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality issues and lead 8D problem solving
• Oversee injection molding quality performance and defect reduction
• Lead APQP and PPAP processes for new product launches
• Develop and manage quality team members
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Ensure SPC, Cp/Cpk, PFMEA, and Control Plans are implemented and maintained

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Customer PPM
• Internal scrap and rework
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Audit performance
• On-time PPAP submissions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred
• 5+ years in automotive quality leadership
• Injection molding experience required
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive core tools

Skills

• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
• SPC and statistical analysis
• Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)
• Leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with automotive OEMs (Honda, Toyota, etc.)
• High-volume manufacturing experience

Christy Brady

Human Resource Manager

Engineered Plastic Components Inc.

655 Industrial Drive

Lebanon, KY 40033

cbrady@epcmfg.com |www.epcmfg.com