Lead Quality Manager - Precision Manufacturing

Strohwig Industries, Inc.; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strohwig Industries, Inc. in Richfield, WI is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead a high-performing quality team in a precision manufacturing setting.

You will own quality systems, drive improvements, and partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet strict engineering specs and customer requirements. The role emphasizes daily quality operations, audits, and problem solving using 8D/5 Why methods, with a focus on reducing scrap and improving process

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive quality assurance or quality management in precision manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and metrology.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with SPC and quality improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Quality Department operations (receiving, in-process, final, first article inspections).
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Technicians and staff.
• Ensure products meet specifications, customer requirements, and standards.
• Oversee nonconforming material, inspection docs, and calibration.

Skills

Quality management

GD&T

SPC

Root-cause analysis

Quality auditing

ERP/MRP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

AS9100D knowledge

CQE/CMQ/OE desired

ASQ certifications desired

Tools

CMMs

MS Office & ERP/MRP

Quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001)

Job description

Strohwig Industries, Inc. in Richfield, WI is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead a high-performing quality team in a precision manufacturing setting.

You will own quality systems, drive improvements, and partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet strict engineering specs and customer requirements. The role emphasizes daily quality operations, audits, and problem solving using 8D/5 Why methods, with a focus on reducing scrap and improving process