Quality Assurance Manager

LHH; Granville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead operations in a precision machining environment. This hands-on leadership role will drive the Quality Management System, continuous improvement, and ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor the quality team, oversee CMM inspections, and partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to reduce defects and enhance quality. Strong leadership and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality experience in precision manufacturing.
• 3+ years of quality leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, GD&T, dimensional inspection, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with CMMs, quality systems, and ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team.
• Manage and improve the QMS, ensuring ISO and customer standards compliance.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product quality.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including CMM and precision measurement activities.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, suppliers, and audits.
• Support quality planning activities, including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and capability studies.

Skills

CNC machining processes

GD&T

Dimensional inspection

SPC

MSA

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

CMMs

Quality systems

ISO 9001

Job description

The Quality Manager to lead quality operations in machining environment. This hands‑on leadership role will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team.
• Manage and improve the QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO and customer standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve processes, reduce defects, and enhance product quality.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including CMM and precision measurement activities.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, suppliers, and audits.
• Support quality planning activities, including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and capability studies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality experience within precision manufacturing.
• 3+ years of quality leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, GD&T, dimensional inspection, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with CMMs, quality systems, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
• 401(k) offering
• Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

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