Jobs · Quality Assurance · Illinois

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DSJ Global · Fox Lake, IL · 3 mo ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive product quality strategy aligned with business objectives and customer expectations
  • Lead quality initiatives across New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure robust design transfer, process validation, and launch readiness
  • Oversee quality performance within contract manufacturing (CM/OEM/ODM) networks, ensuring consistent standards, compliance, and accountability
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to drive improvements in product reliability, yield, and customer satisfaction
  • Build and scale quality systems, including supplier quality, incoming inspection, production quality, and field performance monitoring
  • Parellel cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to embed quality early in the product lifecycle
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for complex quality issues
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing global quality organization

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in quality leadership within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience supporting NPI cycles, including design transfer and production ramp-up
  • Strong background managing contract manufacturers and global supplier quality networks
  • Demonstrated success implementing scalable quality systems and driving measurable performance improvements
  • Experience with quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in highly regulated or complex manufacturing environments (e.g., industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical devices)
  • Global leadership experience across multiple sites or regions

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