Quality Assurance Manager in Cleveland OH

The Judge Group is seeking a QA Manager for a manufacturing company located in the Cleveland, OH area. Title: Quality Assurance Manager Location: Cleveland, OH area Salary: $110,000-$130,000 Responsibilities Lead and strengthen the site's quality culture through communication, training, and accountability. Manage and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO9001/IATF16949, customer requirements, audits, calibration, PPAP, APQP, and document control. Support new product introductions by establishing and adjusting quality plans before mass production. Track key quality KPIs and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for systemic issues. Oversee supplier quality through audits, SCAR management, and verification of supplier compliance. Enforce company policies and manage departmental hiring, training, performance, and goal-setting. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred. 10+ years in automotive coatings within Quality, Technical, or Operations; supervisory experience required. Proven project management and process-improvement success. Experience with ISO9001/IATF16949; lead auditor preferred. Strong problem-solving, continuous improvement, and data-analysis skills. Proficient in Excel, Word, ERP systems (SAP preferred); manufacturing experience beneficial. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, work independently, and operate in a fast-paced environment. #JDP