Quality Director
Gotion · Manteno, IL
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $180k–$230k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level quality role at Gotion (automotive) in Manteno, IL. Develop and implement quality tools, processes, and systems for manufacturing and warehouse operations.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $180k–$230k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$146k. This one lists $180k–$230k.
Median of the low and high ends of 36 live postings that list pay, out of 46 quality engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 45 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 80% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 4+)
Typical $96k–$132k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
- Root cause 43%
- ✓ Supplier quality 43%
- Team leadership 37%
- SPC 35%
- FDA / GMP 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Gotion in Manteno
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Full description from GotionAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and implement quality tools, processes, and systems for manufacturing and warehouse operations.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all quality functions to optimize resources.
- ◆Customer Quality: Manage customer-facing quality programs and aftermarket service to ensure exceptional service and timely issue resolution.
- ◆Product Quality: Oversee product quality for current and future production lines; support ramp-up from 2 of 5 lines to full capacity within planned timelines.
- ◆Supplier Quality: Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards; collaborate with procurement and production teams to maintain consistency.
- ◆Partner closely with manufacturing teams to uphold high standards during production scale-up.
- ◆Deploy quality inspectors based on production line requirements.
- ◆Monitor and improve team processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
- ✓10+ years of experience in manufacturing quality management.
- ✓Proven track record in production ramp-up and quality systems development.
- ✓Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- ✓Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
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Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.
Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.
Role Summary
The Quality Director will lead Gotion’s quality strategy across manufacturing, warehouse operations, and supplier management. This role is critical for ensuring product excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency during a significant production ramp-up phase. The position requires a hands-on leader who can drive quality initiatives.
Preferred
- +Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ CQE).
- +Experience in EV battery or automotive manufacturing.
- +Familiarity with supplier quality management and global supply chains.
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.