Quality Manager

Quality Manager

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager will lead all Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance functions at the RENK America plant, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This role will champion the development, implementation, and oversight of our quality systems and processes, ensuring they are both effective and scalable. The Quality Manager will be accountable for ensuring our products consistently meet or exceed internal standards as well as all applicable external and regulatory requirements, delivering reliability and confidence across every stage of our operations.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development and execution of quality systems to ensure all products meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability, reduce defects, and optimize operational processes.

• Partner cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Field Service to ensure alignment on quality expectations and rapid issue resolution.

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Quality Assurance team to achieve high performance and a strong quality culture.

• Monitor key quality metrics, conduct audits, and use data-driven insights to guide corrective actions and strategic improvements.

• Manage customer quality issues and supplier performance, ensuring effective containment, root-cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.

• Ensure all quality activities comply with industry standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the development and execution of quality systems to ensure all products meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product reliability, reduce defects, and optimize operational processes.

• Partner cross-functionally with Supplier Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Field Service to ensure alignment on quality expectations and rapid issue resolution.

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Quality Assurance team to achieve high performance and a strong quality culture.

• Monitor key quality metrics, conduct audits, and use data-driven insights to guide corrective actions and strategic improvements.

• Manage customer quality issues and supplier performance, ensuring effective containment, root-cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field with 6 years or more Quality Assurance / Quality Mangement role or equivalent Required

• Master's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field with 4 years or more Quality Assurance / Quality Mangement role or equivalent Preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to move freely without accommodation throughout the manufacturing facility

• Experience meeting Quality Management System requirements - ISO 9001, AS9100, or other equivalent industry standard.

• Experience with root cause analysis, ASQ, and containment best practices

• Visual Acuity

• Good Reading Skills

• Walking, Standing, Sitting

• Valid Driver's License for occasional travel

Licenses & Certification:

• Certificate in ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Manager, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing - Preferred

RENK America is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans/disability

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

EOE Statement RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.