Manager, Quality Assurance
 PPG Industries, Inc | |
$140,000 to $160,000.
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 United States, Ohio, Cleveland | |
| 3800 West 143rd Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 15, 2026 | |
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As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will act as liaison between Operations, Process Engineering, Technical, and Customer facing team (Account Mgr. and Optima team) in quality related inquiries, investigations.
Routine Activities *
Maintain and improve existing QMS and certificates and ensure QMS requirements are reflected and implemented in the product realization process.
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Ensure customer specific requirements (CSRs and Supplier Quality Manual requirements) are integrated into the QMS and consistently met
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Ensures consistent measurement and reporting of site quality performance within the organization
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Lead internal and external quality incident investigations (off spec situations, customer complaints, SCAR) and related communication in a timely and effective manner, ensure defined corrective actions are effectively implemented and problem resolution is done in a systemic way.
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Drive data driven site quality improvement programs to improve yield/productivity cost of non-conformance and customer complaints performance.
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Facilitate/lead in-house customer & supplier visits.
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Support and troubleshoot data systems including SAP, LIMS, and ETQ Reliance
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Owner of the site internal audit program (planning & execution) and the site document control system
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Collaborate with technical, Optima and R&D team to drive quality improvement in first right capability.
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Gate keeper in site level quality MOC, and New Product Launches
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Provides quality, training, leadership and coaching for the site
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Promotes quality culture at site Decision Authorities *
User decision related to product release
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Decision on product Fit/Form/Function related change approval requests
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Decision on off spec product disposition
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Quality, Engineering,
* Minimum of five (5) years of quality management experience, preferred in automotive industry * Minimum three (3) years of people management or supervisory experience * Certified Lead Auditor (IATF; VDA preferred) * Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt certification * Proficiency in English (written and verbal) * Demonstrated knowledge of automotive core tools (FMEA, SPC, CP, APQP) The pay range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon'tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellentoperators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, takeownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going tohttps://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please emailrecruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process,so that we can do better today than yesterday. | |