Quality Assurance Leader: ISO QMS Expert & Data-Driven

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Job summary

IDEAL Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the plant's quality management system and quality engineering/inspection functions. You will drive ISO 9001-based processes, audit programs, CAPA, and document control while ensuring regulatory compliance across global markets.

You will manage a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, promote data-driven decision making, and lead Six Sigma/Lean improvements to enhance process capability and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining QMS.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (ISO standards, FDA, OSHA, or industry-specific requirements).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the plant's QMS and quality functions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and CAPA processes.
• Direct a team of Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians.
• Oversee calibration, metrology, and quality equipment management.
• Drive Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality management

QMS leadership

Audit leadership

Data-driven decision making

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance or related field

Job description

IDEAL Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the plant's quality management system and quality engineering/inspection functions. You will drive ISO 9001-based processes, audit programs, CAPA, and document control while ensuring regulatory compliance across global markets.

You will manage a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, promote data-driven decision making, and lead Six Sigma/Lean improvements to enhance process capability and product quality.