The Quality Engineering Manager position in Stuttgart, AR is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in industrial manufacturing. Below is a structured breakdown of the role:

Role Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage a team of approximately 12 quality engineers and technicians, including two supervisors, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
• Innovation & Development: Conduct research and development of technical programs aimed at improving product output and reducing costs.
• Strategic Planning: Define and establish objectives, scopes, schedules, and manpower requirements to achieve program goals.
• Budget Management: Prepare, present, and manage departmental and program budgets effectively.
• Technical Oversight: Evaluate project progress to ensure adherence to sound engineering principles and methodologies.

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Industrial Manufacturing Experience:

• Candidates must have a background in metal fabrication (welding, stamping) or machining.
• Applicants from industries such as food & beverage, oil & gas, electrical assembly, plastics, or chemicals will not be considered.

1. Leadership and Organizational Growth:

• Proven track record of strong leadership.
• Experience in building and developing successful departments.

1. Large-Scale Plant Experience:

• Must have worked in facilities with 500 or more employees.

1. Stability in Career Path:

• No job hoppers—longer tenures demonstrating dedication and growth in prior roles are essential.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Visionary Leadership: Capable of inspiring and guiding teams toward achieving operational excellence.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of quality engineering principles in industrial settings.
• Strategic Mindset: Proficiency in long-term planning and resource allocation to meet organizational objectives.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrated success in cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead quality strategy in a state-of-the-art facility, driving impactful changes that elevate product standards and operational efficiency. Your expertise in manufacturing processes and leadership will play a critical role in our success.

If you're a seasoned quality engineering professional with the experience and drive to lead in a large-scale metal manufacturing environment, apply today! Let’s shape the future together.