Quality Assurance Manager

pacificadvisoryservice; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Advisory Service is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products. This hands-on leadership role requires strong problem solving, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.

The position emphasizes ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, internal audits, corrective actions, and data-driven metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience with quality inspection and measuring tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good computer skills for reports, data tracking, and documentation.
• College degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products.
• Investigate product defects and non-conformance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) preparation, documentation, and coordination.
• Lead and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures, including internal audits, training, and external audit coordination.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, rejection reports, and corrective actions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Use measuring tools to verify product dimensions and quality standards.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for new projects.
• Monitor scrap and quality hold trends and work with Production and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Recommend improvements to production and inspection processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost control.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

A manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality control and quality assurance activities across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a quality professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working closely with Production and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products
• Investigate product defects and non-conformance issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Manage Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) preparation, documentation, and coordination
• Lead and improve ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures, including internal audits, training, and external audit coordination
• Communicate with customers regarding quality issues, rejection reports, and corrective actions
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical requirements
• Use measuring tools to verify product dimensions and quality standards
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for new projects
• Monitor scrap and quality hold trends and work with Production and Engineering to resolve issues
• Recommend improvements to production and inspection processes to improve quality, productivity, and cost control

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications
• Experience with quality inspection and measuring tools
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Good computer skills for reports, data tracking, and documentation
• College degree preferred but not required

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of quality systems and play a key role in continuous improvement across the organization.