Quality Assurance Leader - ISO & Continuous Improvement

Gilder Search Group; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee QA/QC in a manufacturing setting. You will lead the Quality Management System, ensure customer requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

The role requires ISO 9001 knowledge, CMM and GD&T expertise, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position is on-site in a manufacturing environment with safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing quality teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience with CMMs, dimensional inspection, GD&T, and blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of SPC, PPAP, APQP, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company’s Quality Management System and support ISO compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and implement inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Lead and train quality inspectors and production employees.
• Perform dimensional inspections using CMMs and other measuring equipment.
• Support PPAP, APQP, SPC, gauge certification, and related quality activities.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Work with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Partner with Manufacturing and other departments to improve product quality and processes.
• Participate in production and product launch activities.
• Stop production when necessary to address significant quality or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate quality records and ensure compliance with company and industry requirements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMs

GD&T

Blueprint reading

SPC/PPAP/APQP

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee QA/QC in a manufacturing setting. You will lead the Quality Management System, ensure customer requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

The role requires ISO 9001 knowledge, CMM and GD&T expertise, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position is on-site in a manufacturing environment with safety protocols in place.