Quality Manager

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Greenville, SC plant, you will be an Quality Manager.

The Quality Manager oversees all aspects of quality assurance and control within the manufacturing environment to ensure products meet or exceed customer and regulatory standards. This role leads continuous improvement initiatives, manages quality systems, and drives compliance with industry standards such as ISO and IATF 16949. The Quality Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and suppliers to identify and resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain high levels of product integrity and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential to successfully manage quality processes and promote a culture of excellence throughout the organization.

Key responsibilities (to name a few) :

• Manage the execution of quality initiatives and corrective and preventive actions across all value streams to achieve strategic quality objectives
• Oversee the effectiveness and timely completion of root cause investigations and resolutions for customer, warranty, and supplier quality issues, following industry best practices
• Guide and support quality teams while collaborating with new product development and site peers, utilizing APQP-based management systems to support sales growth, product vitality, and minimize defect risks
• Maintain an efficient PPAP submission process to ensure timely and accurate part qualification for customers and incoming parts
• Own the internal quality management system audit process, including Layered Process Audits
• Supervisory responsibilities :

Collaborate closely with operational site leadership, plant management, corporate quality, and cross-functional business leaders to drive quality improvements

ABOUT YOU

BENEFITS

Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.