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Overview We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platts mission is to enhance lives by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and contributing to a better future. Leggett & Platts inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs, carpet cushion, bedding machinery, and erosion-control products. From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett: We are searching for a Quality Manager within our Quality team to support our Automotive business. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. Responsibilities Develop and refine QMS systems to meet or exceed automotive customer requirements, ensuring certifications are maintained. Lead quality performance, including monitoring metrics, managing improvement projects, and addressing top-level KPIs. Manage quality teams, encompassing Quality Engineers, technicians, and cross-functional problem-solving teams. Oversee product launch quality, including safe-launch audits, corrective action plans, and quality checklists. Coordinate supplier quality activities, such as audits, supplier corrective actions, and performance tracking. Conduct audits of processes and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards, reporting findings and ensuring timely closure of gaps. Implement structured problem-solving for trending issues, customer complaints, and internal failures. Provide training and mentoring in quality principles, core tools, and continuous improvement to cross-functional teams. Support customer quality requirements. Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Engineering. 810+ years of quality experience, with a substantial portion (typically 5+ years) in the Automotive Manufacturing or supply chain sector. 3+ years of leadership experience as Quality Manager in the Automotive Manufacturing overseeing quality teams in a multi-shift or multi-site environment. Technical Knowledge & Industry Standards Proficient in managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with IATF16949 and ISO9001 standards. Hands-on experience with automotive core tools (AIAG) such as FMEA, control plans, PPAP, APQP, and MSA. Familiarity with internal/external audits, including customer and third-party audits, and leading Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives. Knowledgeable in supplier quality management, covering quality agreements, supplier audits, performance monitoring, and escalation / corrective procedures. Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred). GD&T. Expertise in RCA methodologies such as 8D, Kepner-Tregoe, and Shainin. Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc. Soft Skills Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) for cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement. Strong project and people management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and leading multiple quality initiatives. Customer-focused mindset, adept at handling escalations, complaints, and maintaining strong Tier 1 and OEM relations. Certifications ASQ Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred). IATF 16949 Lead Auditor. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range from $105,000 to $130,000 based on Experience. In addition, we offer great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more. What To Do Next Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us, apply today and let us learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. After you apply, create a profile and sign up for job alerts to be notified about new opportunities. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at . Our Values Our values describe how we approach working together: Put People First: safety, care for each other, learning and development, and inclusive environment. Do the Right Thing: honesty and integrity, delivering results the right way, taking pride in our work, speaking the truth. Do Great WorkTogether: collaboration across levels to drive impact. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar: adding value, challenging the status quo, fostering innovative solutions. Our Commitment to You We are committed to workplace inclusivity and accessibility. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. If you need an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can provide appropriate assistance. This information will be handled confidentially. You may contact our Corporate Employee Relations team at 417-358-8131 for assistance with applying, accommodations, or questions about this notice. 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