Quality Assurance Manager

Major Die & Engineering Co.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Family medical after 2 years

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Major Die & Engineering Co. has been a trusted manufacturing partner for more than 70 years, delivering precision tooling and engineered solutions to industrial customers nationwide. We seek a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality function and help drive operational excellence.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work directly with ownership, production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong ISO 9001 audit experience.
• Familiarity with metrology and reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Lead internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues using 8D methodologies and CAR processes.
• Manage PPAP submissions and customer quality requirements.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, metrology data, and inspection results.
• Partner closely with production and engineering teams to improve quality and efficiency.
• Train team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support supplier quality and customer-facing quality initiatives.

Skills

ISO 9001

8D problem solving

CAR processes

PPAP submissions

Metrology knowledge

Technical drawings

Leadership

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager / Head of Quality

Major Die & Engineering Co. has been a trusted manufacturing partner for more than 70 years, delivering precision tooling and engineered solutions to industrial customers nationwide. As we continue supporting a growing customer base, we're seeking a hands‑on Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality function and help drive operational excellence.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you'll work directly with ownership, production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure products consistently meet the highest quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Own and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Lead internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues using 8D methodologies and CAR processes
• Manage PPAP submissions and customer quality requirements
• Review technical drawings, specifications, metrology data, and inspection results
• Partner closely with production and engineering teams to improve quality and efficiency
• Train team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices
• Support supplier quality and customer‑facing quality initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Head of Quality, Quality Supervisor, or related manufacturing quality leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 systems and audits
• Experience with PPAP Level 3/4 submissions
• Familiarity with 8D problem solving and Corrective Action Reports (CARs)
• Knowledge of metrology, inspection processes, and reading technical drawings
• Manufacturing experience in tooling, machining, metal fabrication, engineered products, automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or related environments
• Leadership mindset with the ability to influence teams and drive accountability
• $30-$40/hour DOE
• 100% employer‑paid medical coverage for employees
• Family medical coverage after two years
• Long‑term career growth with a stable, family‑owned organization