Corporate Process Quality Manager - Metals Manufacturing

iLocatum; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual target bonus

ESOP (15%)

First-year guaranteed comp

Job summary

iLocatum in Spring Grove, IL is seeking a Corporate Process Quality Manager to lead process quality in a high-mix, low-volume metals environment.

The role focuses on shop-floor process control, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement, while coordinating with Quality leadership to drive metrics and improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years quality leadership in manufacturing with hands-on shop floor CI
• Black Belt Six Sigma training; multiple completed projects
• Proficiency with APQP, FMEA, control plans and GD&T
• Experience with Lean tools and 6S, VSM, TPM

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process control and problem-solving culture on the shop floor
• Drive company-wide continuous improvement with structured problem-solving
• Support and enhance CAR, non-conformance, and deviation processes
• Lead root cause investigations and quality metrics across operations

Skills

Structured problem solving

Project leadership

Root cause analysis

Lean tools (6S, VSM, TPM)

APQP, FMEA, control plans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Metallurgy

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Process Quality Manager

Spring Grove, IL | On-Site | Full-Time, Direct Hire | $100,000 to $120,000/year

An employee-owned metals manufacturer in Spring Grove, Illinois is hiring a Corporate Process Quality Manager to lead the process side of its quality function. The company operates in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment serving Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, and AS9100-regulated customers. This role focuses on shop floor process control, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site in Spring Grove, IL. Some overnight travel may be required.

Compensation

$100,000 to $120,000 base, plus annual target bonus and 15% ESOP contribution

What You'll Do

Lead the development of a best-in-class process control and problem-solving culture across manufacturing operations. Drive company-wide continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on structured problem-solving and process control. Support and enhance the Corrective Action Request (CAR) system, non-conformance control, and deviation processes. Champion high-visibility quality problem-solving events and lead root cause investigations on the shop floor.

Partner with the Director of Quality and Corporate Quality Assurance Manager on broader quality strategy. Coordinate with Sales, Process Engineering, and subject matter experts to review manufacturability of customer designs and recommend specification or tolerance modifications where appropriate. Participate in FMEA development, control plans, and APQP activities for key processes and customer projects. Lead daily collaboration meetings and develop company-wide quality metrics. Support internal, external, and supplier quality audits, as well as layered process audits, in coordination with the Corporate Quality Assurance team.

The role manages 6 direct reports, all quality engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on shop floor continuous improvement experience
• Six Sigma training (Black Belt strongly preferred), with multiple completed projects
• Strong working knowledge of structured problem-solving tools including fishbone, DMAIC, 5 Whys, A3, and 8D
• Experience with APQP, FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, GD&T, and lean tools (6S, VSM, TPM)
• Experience leading teams, or strong project management background in lieu of direct report management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Minitab

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical discipline
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 or AS9100
• High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience (high-speed assembly experience is not a fit for this role)
• Metals industry experience or metallurgy knowledge
• Experience with Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, or NADCAP-regulated environments

Compensation And Benefits

• $100,000 to $120,000 base salary, based on experience
• Annual target bonus
• 15% ESOP contribution (employee-owned company)
• All-in first-year compensation guaranteed up to $140,000 until ESOP and bonus programs fully kick in