Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

KMP Bearings is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead all quality‑related functions across its bearing and rotating‑machinery product lines. The role is pivotal in upholding the highest product quality standards, ensuring customer compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality assurance activities for precision‑machined components.
• Maintain compliance with customer requirements, ISO 9001, AS9100, and GD&T standards.
• Implement and oversee continuous improvement initiatives using SPC, FMEA, and 8D methodologies.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate a dedicated quality team.
• Manage precision measurement equipment and CMM programming for product verification.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve quality issues and support APQP processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (advanced degree or quality certifications a plus).
• 10+ years of quality management experience in heavy‑engineering or OEM manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, ISO 9001, AS9100, GD&T, and statistical quality control.
• Proven leadership experience with team coaching and performance management.

Required skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• 8D problem‑solving methodology
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming
• Precision measurement equipment operation
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) and Lean methodologies
• ERP/MRP data tracking and reporting