Global Quality Systems Lead — Manufacturing

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Corporate Systems Quality Assurance Manager to lead and advance quality management across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with ISO, AS9100 and other high-specification systems. You will drive audits, corrective actions, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include establishing quality metrics, leading root cause analysis, and mentoring teams while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of quality assurance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• CQE and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; lead auditor experience in ISO, AS9100, nuclear, or aerospace preferred.
• Proficient with quality systems, auditing, corrective actions, FMEA, and Lean TPM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support company-wide quality management system initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as management representative for quality systems and coordinate activities with registrars, governing bodies, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Drive the use of core quality tools and structured problem-solving methodologies throughout the organization.
• Direct quality-related functions including inspection, regulatory compliance, supplier quality, auditing programs, and contract compliance.
• Establish and oversee supplier quality programs, internal auditing systems, and corrective action processes.
• Facilitate and oversee internal audits related to ISO, AS, nuclear, and other high-specification quality systems.
• Lead audit planning, auditor training, and corrective action verification processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to achieve quality expectations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality metrics aligned with performance objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions tied to quality and operational issues.
• Support customer communication regarding specifications and compliance requirements.
• Assist in developing quality procedures, systems, and training programs.
• Support second- and third-party audits and customer witness activities.
• Participate in Lean, 6S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Corporate Systems Quality Assurance Manager to lead and advance quality management across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with ISO, AS9100 and other high-specification systems. You will drive audits, corrective actions, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include establishing quality metrics, leading root cause analysis, and mentoring teams while supporting