Manufacturing Quality Manager

American Society for Quality; Peru, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society for Quality is seeking a highly driven Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System across manufacturing operations, ensuring all components meet AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer requirements for commercial, aerospace, and defense. The successful candidate will improve scrap, rework and COPQ while promoting Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, and Passion.

This role demands strong leadership of the QA/QC team, audits, CAPA, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality.
• 10+ years of experience in a production machining environment.
• Hands-on CNC programming, operations, and process optimization.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to lead audits, CAPA, and MRB activities.
• Experience with QMS (AS9100D, ISO 9001) and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the AS9100 Rev. D QMS for compliance.
• Lead and mentor QA/QC team including hiring and scheduling.
• Oversee internal, supplier, and customer audits and CAPA responses.
• Manage inspection planning: first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Coordinate NCRs, rejections, and RMAs with suppliers and customers.
• Drive Lean, 6S, and root-cause analysis to reduce COPQ.
• Oversee MRB activities, document control, and configuration management.
• Develop quality reporting systems to meet company goals.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve quality objectives.

Skills

CNC programming

Operations

Process optimization

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven, skilled and hands-on individual to serve as our Quality Manager. This individual must have a proven record of leading a Quality Management System and directly influencing customer and company quality objectives.

The Quality Manager will manage a Quality Management System (QMS) that drives a "Zero-Defect Culture" across the manufacturing operation. This role ensures all precision machined components meet AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR, and specific customer requirements for commercial, aerospace, and defense applications.

The needed candidate will also be effective in achieving internal quality objectives such as scrap, rework, and cost of quality.

We also require an individual who will have a strong adherence to our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, and Passion.

Key Responsibilities

• QMS Management & Compliance: Maintain and improve the AS9100 Rev. D QMS, ensuring full compliance with NADCAP, FAA, and ITAR regulations.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and evaluate the inspection and quality engineering team (QA/QC), including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Audit Management: Lead internal, customer, and third-party regulatory audits; manage CAPA (Corrective Action/Preventive Action) responses.
• Inspection & Process Control: Oversee first article inspections (AS9102), in-process inspection, and final inspection of precision machined parts utilizing SPC (Statistical Process Control) to minimize process variation.
• Customer & Supplier Quality: Act as the primary liaison for customer quality issues (e.g., NCR's, rejections, RMA's). Manage supplier quality requirements, including supplier evaluations and audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Root Cause Analysis (8D's, 5 Why's) to reduce scrap, rework and cost of quality (COPQ).
• Documentation & MRB: Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) activities, document control, and configuration management.
• Quality Planning & Strategic Initiatives: Lead the effort to plan and implement quality initiatives designed to achieve quality objectives.
• Quality Reporting: Develop and implement a robust quality reporting system designed to solve quality problems and achieve company quality goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience within a production machining company.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with CNC programming, operations, and process optimization.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of process optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and interact with production teammates.
• Must have the drive and ambition to learn and grow within the company.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and navigate ERP systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in CNC machining processes.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and take on new challenges as needed.