Salary
💰 $132,300 - $198,400 per year
About the role
- Senior Quality Manager – Americas responsible for overseeing and leading all quality-related activities within manufacturing operations
- Ensure products meet required standards, compliance regulations, and achieve customer satisfaction
- Strategic planning, process improvements, and implementation of quality control systems (QMS)
- Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams; develop and maintain QMS in compliance with ISO, IATF
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma; conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure regulatory compliance, manage audits/inspections, and monitor product quality risks
- Build, mentor and develop a high-performing quality team and foster cross-department quality culture
- Manage customer quality issues, supplier quality relationships, and report quality metrics to senior leadership
- Regional role for TE Connectivity Energy BU covering USA, Mexico, and South America; located remotely in the US with significant travel
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 10+ years' experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
- At least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience implementing quality management systems (QMS) including ISO, IATF, or similar certifications
- Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience in supplier quality management and customer quality relationship management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to develop and implement quality strategies and initiatives
- Expertise in data-driven decision-making and reporting
- In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, systems, and industry standards
- Willingness to travel 50% to 75%