Quality Assurance Manager

Rapido Talent; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapido Talent seeks a Quality Systems leader to direct QMS across multiple manufacturing sites, oversee audits, supplier quality, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality engineering or systems with ISO 9001/IATF 16949/AS9100 familiarity, strong auditing background, and machining/precision manufacturing experience; GD&T, root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive quality engineering or quality systems experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100 or similar quality systems.
• Strong auditing background (internal, supplier, or external).
• Background in machining or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T, root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA; ASQ/CQE and metallurgy are pluses—not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management system (QMS) activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Own internal/external audits, supplier quality, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of ISO/IATF/AS quality systems.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership on quality strategy.
• Develop quality metrics and coach quality professionals.

Skills

Quality engineering

Auditing

Leadership

Quality metrics

Machining experience

GD&T knowledge

Root cause analysis

CAPA & FMEA

Job description

Position Summary

Lead the organization's quality systems strategy, regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and internal/external audit programs. Based on the intake discussion, this role is best suited for a strong Quality Engineer or Quality Systems professional with leadership potential—not necessarily a long-tenured manager.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead quality management system (QMS) activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Own internal/external audits, supplier quality, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of ISO/IATF/AS quality systems.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership on quality strategy.
• Develop quality metrics and coach quality professionals.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of progressive quality engineering or quality systems experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100 or similar quality systems.
• Strong auditing background (internal, supplier, or external).
• Background in machining or precision manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T, root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA; ASQ/CQE and metallurgy are pluses—not required.

Compensation

Competitive base salary, annual bonus potential, 100% employee ownership (ESOP), comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance where applicable.

Why This Opportunity

Join a long-standing employee-owned manufacturer investing heavily in quality, machining excellence, and leadership development. This search targets high-potential leaders ready to step into broader corporate responsibility.