Quality Manager (Manufacturing)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve quality systems within a precision manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee quality operations, drive compliance initiatives, support customer requirements, and partner with production leadership to ensure products consistently meet specifications and performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the company's quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop, implement, and improve inspection processes, quality procedures, and control plans.
• Manage customer quality concerns, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee internal audits, external audits, and customer quality assessments.
• Review and approve PPAP documentation, quality records, and process validation activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and collaborate with vendors to improve quality and delivery metrics.
• Track and report key quality indicators, including scrap, rework, nonconformance trends, and customer complaints.
• Ensure calibration programs and inspection equipment remain compliant and properly maintained.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.
• Supervise quality personnel and provide leadership, training, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience with PPAP, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and supplier quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Hands-on experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in metal stamping, machining, fabrication, or precision manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Pay

$75,000 - $110,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A workplace culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.