Product Quality Leader- NPD & Change MGMT

Hattiesburg, MS

Full Time

Posted July 15, 2026

$90k - $114k

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Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

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The Product Quality Leader – NPD & Change Management manages and owns quality performance for new product development projects, safe launches, VAVE/cost-out initiatives, and product/process change management. This role serves as the primary quality leader for launch readiness, change control, validation, customer protection, and early production stability.
This role also owns quality performance for all non-top strategic customers and partners with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, service, product management, and operations to identify risks, contain issues, drive corrective action, improve launch execution, strengthen PFMEAs and control plans, reduce customer escapes, and lower Cost of Poor Quality.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Process Management, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, reliability, operations, product launch, or change management.
Proven experience supporting NPD, safe launch, production validation, VAVE/cost-out, or product/process change implementation.
Working knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, inspection methods, corrective action, APQP principles, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, influence cross-functional teams, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience with AIAG APQP, PFMEA, control plan, PPAP, MSA, and capability study principles.
Experience supporting engine, mechanical, electrical, or complex assembly manufacturing.
Experience with safe launch, early production containment, customer protection plans, or launch readiness reviews.
Background in cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction, warranty analysis, and reliability improvement.
SAP Experience
The Salary range for this position is $89,800.00-$114,100.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

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Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
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