Quality Assurance Leader: ISO & Continuous Improvement

NR Consulting; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a Quality Assurance leader to manage QA staff, develop training, and create SOPs for new and changed processes in a manufacturing environment. The role oversees ISO/IATF compliance, PPAP/APQP, and supplier quality control while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will program CMM and Micro-VU, maintain MSA/GRR, and collaborate with Production to meet on-time delivery and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities in a quality role.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality staff including Quality Inspectors and Technicians.
• Develop training for quality processes and train employees.
• Create work instructions and SOPs for new or changed processes.
• Lead PPAP, APQP, and QMS activities including ISO/IATF compliance.
• Serve as ISO Management Representative and liaison for customers on quality issues.
• Oversee supplier control, reporting, and development initiatives.
• Program CMM and Micro-VU and utilize lab equipment for measurements.
• Maintain calibration for gage/measurement systems and MSA/GRR processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and track quality KPIs.
• Support Production to ensure on-time delivery and policy adherence.
• Drive cost-of-quality reduction and customer-complaint reduction initiatives.
• Establish department goals and metrics aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct department meetings and manage internal/external audits.
• Participate in weekly L10 and EOS planning meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Multi-project management

Continuous improvement

Education

4 Year College Degree or Equivalent

Tools

IQMS

CMM & Micro-VU programming

Gage/Measurement equipment

Job description

NR Consulting is seeking a Quality Assurance leader to manage QA staff, develop training, and create SOPs for new and changed processes in a manufacturing environment. The role oversees ISO/IATF compliance, PPAP/APQP, and supplier quality control while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

The candidate will program CMM and Micro-VU, maintain MSA/GRR, and collaborate with Production to meet on-time delivery and policy adherence.