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Position Overview

International is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Control Manager to lead quality strategy and execution at our San Antonio manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who partners closely with Operations, drives continuous improvement, and ensures quality is embedded at every stage of the manufacturing process.

The Senior Quality Control Manager plays a critical role in enabling operational success by treating Operations as a key internal customer. You will champion a culture of “quality at the source,” guide the organization toward strategic quality objectives, and lead a high-performing team focused on prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement.

San Antonio Manufacturing runs a 4x10 production schedule (Mon-Thurs, 5:30AM - 4:00PM). This role will support production and may need to cover production recovery times including Fridays and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as a strategic partner to Operations, supporting uninterrupted production and quality built into manufacturing processes

+ Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term quality strategies aligned with company goals

+ Track, analyze, and improve quality metrics and performance indicators

+ Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality

+ Own and maintain the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, corporate, and global standards

+ Identify and eliminate non-conformities and non-value-added activities

+ Promote continuous improvement through employee engagement and accountability

+ Develop and execute cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives

+ Plan and lead internal, customer, and third-party audits

+ Evaluate supplier performance and drive supplier quality improvement initiatives

+ Recruit, develop, and mentor the Quality team, aligning capabilities with current and future business needs

Minimum Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience

+ At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

+ Master's degree and at least 5 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience

+ At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

+ At least 10 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience

+ At least 3 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements

+ Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

+ Demonstrated experience leading a quality organization across management and production teams

+ 5+ years of experience working with quality operating systems in a manufacturing environment

+ 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and resolving production and process issues

+ 5+ years of experience managing budgets and delivering cost-effective solutions

+ 3+ years of direct customer interaction and support

+ 3+ years of experience in supplier quality and development

+ Proven leadership of industrial quality improvement initiatives

+ Strong expertise in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis

+ Advanced knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including PPAP, APQP, SPC, GR&R, DOE, FMEA, Cpk, and GD&T

+ Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com (https://www.international.com/our-company) .

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.