Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Lead

SourcePro Search, LLC; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead a cross-functional initiative, shaping a best-in-class process control and quality culture on the shop floor. You will align manufacturing with Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, and AS9100 requirements, guiding teams through complex improvements.

You will drive continuous improvement, support CAR systems, participate in FMEA/APQP, and collaborate with sales and process engineering to deliver robust, cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Metallurgy; ASQ CQE preferred.
• 7+ years quality leadership experience with hands-on shop floor continuous improvement demonstrated success.
• Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple projects completed.
• Qualified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2008 or AS9100; metals industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a best-in-class quality culture.
• Drive company-wide continuous improvement with emphasis on problem solving and process control.
• Support and enhance the CAR system with teams and buy-in for improvements.
• Articulate the importance of process control to all levels of staff.
• Lead quality culture and drive quality initiatives with data when available.
• Build relationships to attain Best-in-Class performance.
• Engage with sales and production leadership.
• Provide technical support including facilitation, statistical analysis, and 6-Sigma tools.
• Assist with internal/external supplier audits and layered process audits.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics and daily collaboration meetings.
• Organize resources to address real-time in-process quality problems.
• Support operations with quality techniques during investigations and resolutions.
• Participate in FMEA and control plans for key processes and projects.
• Contribute to APQP activities for new products/process startup.
• Collaborate with Sales, Process Engineering, and SMEs on part features and tolerances.
• Acquire and analyze data using standard quantitative methods to drive improvements.
• Maintain bias for action in supporting customers; ensure timely responses.
• Initiate and support lean initiatives on the shop floor.
• Mentor and evaluate direct reports or interns.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy

Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100)

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead a cross-functional initiative, shaping a best-in-class process control and quality culture on the shop floor. You will align manufacturing with Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, and AS9100 requirements, guiding teams through complex improvements.

You will drive continuous improvement, support CAR systems, participate in FMEA/APQP, and collaborate with sales and process engineering to deliver robust, cost-effective production.