Hands-On Quality Leader - ISO & Manufacturing

Pasona N A, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. in Illinois seeks a hands-on Quality Manager for a manufacturing facility. The role owns all quality assurance and control activities on the production floor, including inspections, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and ISO compliance.

You will coordinate PSIs and FAIs, review drawings, and work with Production, Engineering and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement and respond to customer quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with manufacturing inspections, quality documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting.
• Experience in metal fabrication, automotive components, industrial equipment, or related manufacturing industries is a plus.
• College degree preferred but not required.
• Japanese language skills are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products.
• Identify nonconforming products, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures, including internal audits, documentation, training, and external audit coordination.
• Prepare and coordinate Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI), including documentation and communication with external inspectors.
• Prepare First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for new projects.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to ensure product quality.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns, nonconformance reports, and corrective actions.
• Monitor scrap, rejected products, and quality trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pasona N A, Inc. in Illinois seeks a hands-on Quality Manager for a manufacturing facility. The role owns all quality assurance and control activities on the production floor, including inspections, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and ISO compliance.

You will coordinate PSIs and FAIs, review drawings, and work with Production, Engineering and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement and respond to customer quality concerns.