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Quality Manager

Jabil · Memphis, TN

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Level
Manager
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Experience asked
60+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A management quality role at Jabil (industrial) in Memphis, TN. You will lead and continuously improve the site's quality management systems, quality engineering processes, and compliance programs.

They ask for
60+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $80k–$110k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 25 quality engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 24 other live quality postings in Tennessee.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (60+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 52%
  • ✓ Lean 44%
  • ✓ FMEA 40%
  • ✓ PPAP 36%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
  • ✓ Supplier quality 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, SAP, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 60+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Jabil

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
    • How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
    • The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Jabil in Memphis

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requirements

are met while driving a culture of quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role will provide leadership for quality assurance strategies, audit readiness, new product introduction quality planning, corrective action programs, and quality system compliance across the manufacturing operation.

What Will You Do?

  • ✓Provide leadership and support for plant and company safety initiatives.
  • ✓Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems in compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
  • ✓Lead inspection, testing, and validation strategies to ensure product quality and process effectiveness.
  • ✓Develop and implement methods for evaluating the precision and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.
  • ✓Drive statistical analysis initiatives to assess product nonconformance, identify root causes, and improve quality performance.
  • ✓Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring deficiencies are identified, corrected, and prevented from recurring.
  • ✓Ensure corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are effectively implemented and documented in accordance with customer and regulatory expectations.
  • ✓Develop sustainable, measurable, and repeatable business process improvements that enhance quality and operational performance.
  • ✓Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable quality standards and certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, TS16949, and customer-specific

requirements

as applicable.

  • ✓Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and oversee Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new product introductions.
  • ✓Partner with cross-functional teams to establish quality

requirements

and robust manufacturing processes for new products.

  • ✓Exchange best practices and quality knowledge across Jabil sites and global operations.
  • ✓Generate and maintain quality system documentation, including Device Master Records (DMR), Design History Files (DHF), validation protocols, and customer-required documentation.
  • ✓Ensure initial and ongoing validation activities comply with applicable GMP and quality system requirements.
  • ✓Prepare and communicate quality metrics, trends, and continuous improvement initiatives to leadership teams.
  • ✓Lead and develop quality engineering and quality assurance personnel while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • ✓Perform other duties and

responsibilities

as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Education & Experience

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or related discipline required.
  • ✓Master's degree preferred.
  • ✓Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Experience leading quality organizations, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ✓Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Qualifications

  • ✓Advanced knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
  • ✓Strong root cause analysis expertise utilizing 8D methodology, 5 Whys, Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams, and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
  • ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated experience leading DMAIC improvement projects.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • ✓Experience conducting Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), including Gauge R&R studies to ensure measurement system reliability.
  • ✓Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • ✓Experience utilizing Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
  • ✓Knowledge of pressure vessel testing standards.
  • ✓Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
  • ✓Experience utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • ✓Understanding of torque fundamentals and production assembly quality requirements.
  • ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • ✓Experience with quality auditing, supplier quality management, and corrective action processes.
  • ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • ✓Knowledge of ISO 13485, TS16949/IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
  • ✓Experience with product validation and process validation activities.
  • ✓Proficiency using data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau to monitor and improve quality performance.
  • ✓Experience with digital torque management systems and automated vision inspection databases.
  • ✓Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
  • ✓Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

  • ✓Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • ✓Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing leader.
  • ✓Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and world-class quality systems.
  • ✓A collaborative and innovative work environment focused on operat
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will lead and continuously improve the site's quality management systems, quality engineering processes, and compliance programs. You will ensure customer, regulatory, and business

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