Quality Assurance Manager

Cindavi; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to own the plant quality function at our Evansville, WI-based operations. You will lead a small team, drive PPAP for new parts, and champion corrective action across internal and supplier issues to ensure top-tier quality.

You will maintain ISO 9001:2015 and oversee metrology programs on the floor. The role requires strong GD&T, dimensional inspection, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader capable of owning an entire plant quality function.
• Willing to work on the factory floor alongside technicians.
• Experience leading PPAP activity and owning the process.
• Solid understanding of ISO quality systems and root-cause analysis.
• Practical GD&T interpretation and dimensional inspection know-how.
• Experience with machining castings, pumps or heavy equipment.
• Strong communication with engineering, operations and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Quality Technicians across facilities.
• Take complete ownership of the PPAP process for new part launches.
• Champion corrective action and implement permanent solutions.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, audits and quality documentation.
• Improve quality performance for machined castings with GD&T strategies.
• Oversee calibration programs and metrology equipment usage (CMMs, spectrometers).

Skills

Quality leadership

PPAP ownership

ISO 9001

Root-cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional inspection

CMM inspection

Metrology equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Are you a hands-on quality leader who is ready to step out of the corporate layers and take complete ownership of a manufacturing plant's quality function?

Job Posting

We are a long-established, highly integrated industrial manufacturer in Evansville, Wisconsin, and we are looking for a Quality Manager to lead our plant quality operations. We operate a complete manufacturing ecosystem that includes casting, machining, welding, and assembly, producing components for critical industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications. Right now, we are growing our machined casting programs and need a leader who can take independent ownership of our quality department. This is a visible, hands-on role where you will not be buried under corporate bureaucracy. Instead, you will have the autonomy to rebuild our operating rhythm, stabilize our technician team, and directly influence our manufacturing success.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Quality Technicians across our facilities, stepping in to help solve problems on the floor when needed.
• Take complete ownership of the PPAP process, driving faster execution and clear communication for new part launches.
• Champion our corrective action program, investigating internal and external quality issues and implementing permanent solutions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Maintain our ISO 9001:2015 certification, managing internal audits, registrar audits, and quality documentation.
• Improve quality performance for machined castings by interpreting GD&T requirements, establishing measurement strategies, and supporting dimensional inspections.
• Oversee our calibration program and utilize metrology equipment, including CMMs and spectrometers, to ensure product reliability.

What You'll Bring

• A strong background in manufacturing quality with the ability to operate independently and take ownership of an entire plant quality function.
• A hands-on leadership style and a willingness to work directly alongside technicians on the manufacturing floor.
• Experience leading or heavily supporting PPAP activity, with the ability to assume ownership of the process quickly.
• A solid understanding of ISO-based quality systems, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
• Practical experience with GD&T interpretation and dimensional inspection strategies.
• Exposure to machining quality, ideally involving cast metal components, pumps, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with engineering, operations, and production teams.

We offer a stable, deeply rooted manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts the final product. You will have the support to make real changes, a flexible daily schedule, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside our expanding capabilities.