Quality Manager

Allegion

McKenzie, TN, USA
Base: $90,000-100,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years manufacturing quality experience
Hands-on shop floor engagement and gemba walks
** Allegion is seeking a Quality Manager for their McKenzie, TN metal fabrication plant, responsible for leading product quality and reliability, particularly for steel doors and frames. The role requires both management and hands-on engineering tasks, with an emphasis on active engagement on the shop floor and collaboration with production teams. **

Job Summary

  • This role combines management responsibilities with hands-on Quality Engineer activities including active shop-floor engagement and rapid issue containment.
  • The company was awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing its commitment to employee engagement.
  • Employees enjoy generous paid time off, a 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period, and opportunities for professional development.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Allegion is seeking a Quality Manager for their McKenzie, TN metal fabrication plant, responsible for leading product quality and reliability, particularly for steel doors and frames. The role requires both management and hands-on engineering tasks, with an emphasis on active engagement on the shop floor and collaboration with production teams. **

Salary

Base: $90,000-100,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401K with 6% match, Unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years manufacturing quality experience
  • Hands-on shop floor engagement and Gemba walks
  • Root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA
  • SPC support and MSA (gage R&R) implementation
  • Metal fabrication experience with steel doors preferred

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement experience
  • Familiarity with SDI standards for rated products
  • Power BI proficiency for data visualization
  • Strong influence skills without direct authority
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years leading quality or engineering functions
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • No visa sponsorship provided

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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