Quality Manager (QA/QC)

Autocar, LLC, a manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks carrying the first specialized truck brand in North America, is the only American-owned and operated original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks. Autocar’s severe-duty vocational trucks provide customers with the perfect tool for their jobs with the most uptime, support, and impact on their bottom line. Autocar collaborates with customers to build trucks to their exact specifications and needs. Autocar promises to provide trucks that deliver the best value, provide the best service, and provide a complete solution for customers’ needs.

Quality Manager (QA/QC)

Location: Hagerstown, IN
Company: Autocar

Drive Quality. Lead Excellence. Make an Impact.

At Autocar, quality isn’t just a checkpoint, it’s a commitment. We’re looking for a Quality Manager (QA/QC) to lead and elevate quality performance across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent product quality, driving continuous improvement, and building a strong quality culture across the plant.

You will lead a team of quality professionals and work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain to resolve issues, improve processes, and deliver reliable, high-quality products to our customers.

What You Will Own

• Lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across the plant
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, testing procedures, and quality systems
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is embedded in design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and reduce defects and scrap
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of quality engineers and inspectors
• Oversee calibration systems and testing equipment reliability

What Success Looks Like

• Improved product quality and reduced defect rates
• Strong audit performance and compliance
• Efficient and proactive resolution of quality issues
• A high-performing, engaged quality team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Quality, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in quality within a manufacturing environment
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF/TS16949 (preferred)
• Familiarity with tools such as SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, RCA, CAPA

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Leadership and team development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and process discipline
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation that recognizes your skills, experience, and impact
• Performance-based annual bonuses that reward results and contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being
• 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future
• 8 paid company holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a manufacturing plant, with some office work
• Exposure to noise, dust, m