Quality Assurance Manager - Lead Continuous Improvement

DeZURIK; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and dental

Vision and life insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account with company 1:

Retirement plan

Granite Assistance Fund

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

DeZURIK is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to lead our Quality team and drive continuous improvement in a complex, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This is a visible leadership role focused on product quality, customer satisfaction, and business results.

You’ll oversee the quality management system, push for ISO 9001 compliance, guide corrective actions, and work with Operations and leadership to shape roadmaps and budgets for 2027.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 compliant QMS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance team (engineers and technicians) and drive continuous improvement across a high-mix, low-volume plant.
• Oversee the quality management system and ISO 9001 compliance; lead corrective action initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering and leadership to improve product quality, supplier quality, and operational performance.
• Balance shop-floor support with leadership, quality planning, audits, metrics, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

DeZURIK is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to lead our Quality team and drive continuous improvement in a complex, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This is a visible leadership role focused on product quality, customer satisfaction, and business results.

You’ll oversee the quality management system, push for ISO 9001 compliance, guide corrective actions, and work with Operations and leadership to shape roadmaps and budgets for 2027.