Quality & Compliance Manager

Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

High-trust Environment

Full medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous vacation up to 5 weeks

401K with matching

HSA match

Bonus programs

Job summary

Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the quality control/inspection and quality engineering teams, and to own the entire QMS and compliance programs.

This hands-on leader will drive APQP/PPAP, ISO standards, and ITAR/DFARS controls while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and safety. The role requires strong GD&T skills, blueprint reading ability, and experience with calibration systems, CMMC readiness, and federal contract compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Quality Management role, preferably in precision metals manufacturing
• Strong foundational blueprint reading with GD&T principles
• Experience with ITAR/DFARS compliance and CMMC exposure preferred
• Ability to lead hands-on, in-office collaboration with quality team

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop quality control/inspection and quality engineering teams
• Oversee the entire QMS, quality planning, and assurance
• Develop and apply APQP, PPAP, ISO standards, and compliance
• Manage QOPs and DWI documentation and compliance programs
• Lead Federal contracting review and supplier/customer compliance efforts (ITAR/DFARS)
• Support CMMC program oversight and ongoing compliance
• Oversee calibration programs and dimensional inspection processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety program development
• Coordinate training across the organization on quality processes and safety

Skills

Quality leadership

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Quality or Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CMM

GD&T knowledge

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Job description

Description

Waukesha local Top Workplace looking for a dedicated Quality professional to join our team as Quality & Compliance Manager!

Role will be responsible for the entire Quality Management & Compliance Systems to support critical company growth. Role will develop & maintain the quality systems/processes, drive continuous improvement, and manage critical compliance requirements while serving & developing a high impact team.

Great opportunity for someone looking to continue their career in a better working culture, who enjoys a hands on approach in leading Quality and their team, and is ready to take on the challenge of growing with the organization!

Position Responsible For:

• Leading & developing quality control/inspection and quality engineering team
• Proactive Quality Planning and Assurance: Entire QMS
• Development and application of APQP, PPAP, and ISO standards & compliance
• Manage, maintain QOP's, and DWI's
• Accountable for leading team through Federal Contracting Review & Compliance including (ITAR/DFARS) & managing customer/vendor compliance requirements
• Assist in CMMC Project & Program Oversight
• Leading/manage dimensional inspection/processes, calibration systems
• Monitor, assess, install quality processes as needed for incoming, current, and post production processes
• Proactive communication with manufacturing, operations/sales leaders, customers and suppliers
• Lead and direct priorities for quality/inspection team, identifying areas of team development, training, or performance improvements as needed
• Ensuring identified areas of non-conformance, quality concerns, or required corrective actions are processed timely; assist or lead independently portions of in Corrective Action, ECN, RMA, PPAP processes
• Assist hands on as needed tactically to support the team in preparing/completing inspection documents
• Ensure calibration systems are current and regularly maintained
• Lead the administration of the Company Continuous Improvement program, assist in completing continuous improvement initiatives
• Active development, installation, and ongoing assessments of the company safety program
• Identify training needs in the areas of quality processes, internal procedures, and safety across the company; ensure training is developed, available, and delivered as needed

***Every year here WMP we evaluate and work improve the benefits we can offer our people. We are proud here at WMP to keep our peoples’ interests at the forefront our minds and hope that we can continue to make a difference in the world by putting our people first and keeping business simple by honoring the "Golden Rule." Check out what makes us awesome!

• Strong Company Values: Serve Others, Embrace Challenges, Be Committed
• Flexible hours and environment
• High-trust Environment
• Open book Management
• Respect, & Servant Leadership
• 100% match on 5% Matching 401K
• Generous HSA Match
• Semi-Annual & Monthly Bonus Programs
• Full medical, dental, vision insurance (Anthem) & broad network coverage
• Life, ID Theft, & Accident Insurance
• Generous vacation up to 5 weeks!
• Floating PTO, Paid Holidays, Funeral Leave PTO, Jury Duty PTO
• Wellness Program

Requirements

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years experience in a Quality Management role, preferably in a precision metals manufacturing environment. Quality or other Engineering degree preferred, but not necessarily required.
• Should have strong foundational blueprint reading abilities with working knowledge of GD&T principles
• Some technical abilities skill in use/application of standard bench & hand measurement equipment (CMM, visual systems, mics, calipers, height stand, gages etc.)
• Willing to be a part of leading and working hands on, alongside quality team day to day as needed to support business operations/quality processes
• Strong problem solving & analytical mindset
• Strong, practical & working knowledge of compliance related to ITAR & DFARS
• Prior exposure to work CMMC strongly preferred, but not necessarily required. Will be required to learn controls to assist with ongoing organizational compliance programs
• Must be an independent, conscientious worker - detail orientated, with strong follow through on projects
• Comfortable communicating information proactively and effectively across the organization
• Able to work in a full-time, in office setting (some remote flexibility available as needed)
• Able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours, and walk between departments as needed