Quality Manager (Commerce, GA)

Title: Quality Manager
Location: Commerce, GA
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $110-120K
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

Sterling Engineering is partnering with an industry leader in industrial equipment manufacturing on a key leadership opening. This company is known for its strong management team, high-performance culture, and commitment to innovation and safety.

Job Duties:

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing quality team

• Develop and execute the company’s QMS and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Oversee daily execution of the quality plan, including audits and certifications (ISO, PED, ASME, UL, CSA)

• Lead focused problem-solving efforts and root cause analysis

• Communicate quality strategies and metrics to leadership and cross-functional teams

• Elevate customer satisfaction by improving overall product and process quality

• Apply APQP processes, including PFMEA, control plans, and supplier readiness assessments

• Utilize statistical tools for reliability modeling and predictive measures (e.g., Minitab, Weibull, Reliasoft)

• Support broader business strategy execution beyond the quality function

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required; Master’s preferred

• 5–7 years of experience in quality engineering/management in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or similar (AS9100, TS16949, etc.)

• Certified Internal Auditor preferred

• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)

• Hands-on expertise with quality and reliability tools

• Strong understanding of risk management, reliability, and lean daily management systems

• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to teach others

Work Environment:

• Exposure to mechanical equipment; moderate noise level

• Physical activity includes standing, walking, occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.)

• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and depth perception

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday

• Standard hours 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, with occasional extended hours or weekends as needed

Travel:

• Primarily local; some out-of-area travel may be required

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.