Quality Continuous Improvement Manager

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in the United States is seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager to join a reputable team in the machining industry. This role involves ensuring products meet customer quality standards, managing the quality department, and leading improvements. Candidates should have a background in quality management, relevant educational qualifications, and hands-on experience with precision machining. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality management within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in cleanroom assembly and contamination control.
• Hands-on experience with high-precision machining and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a quality department in a manufacturing facility.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for product non-conformance issues.
• Collaborate with customer quality and engineering departments as necessary.

Skills

Quality management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality management or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Quality management software (e.g., QMS)

Statistical process control (SPC)

Minitab

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

A Client of Insight Global is seeking a Quality & continuous improvement manager to join a team that is a leading innovator in the machining industry. The Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for ensuring that all products meet the customer quality standards. This role involves developing and implementing quality control systems, monitoring production processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a quality department in a mid‑to‑high volume manufacturing facility.
• Schedule and plan daily throughput of the quality department across all shifts.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for product and system non‑conformance issues.
• Collaborate and problem‑solve with customer quality and engineering departments as necessary.
• Where needed, develop and institute quality and inspection procedures that are consistent with the current company policy and that will enhance the system.
• Manage supplier quality program.
• Hire and train mechanical inspectors as required to ensure sufficient staffing.
• Work closely with upper management to evaluate, identify and isolate areas within the organization that can be improved or re‑structured to provide our customers with the highest quality product possible in the most efficient manner.
• Review and evaluate the performance of the quality department.
• Make recommendations regarding wages, promotions, and terminations of the quality department to senior management.
• Optimize total Cost of Quality for the organization.
• Review and update quality manual periodically for compliance to prevailing ISO and customer requirements and specifications.
• Ensure employees adhere to company rules and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering, business administration, or a related field is required (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in quality management within a high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in cleanroom assembly, cleaning processes (especially ultrasonic cleaning, and contamination control).
• Hands‑on experience with high‑precision machining, GD&T, and metrology tools.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory and quality standards relevant to the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and energy sectors.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Experience with quality software (e.g., QMS, SPC, Minitab) and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with related quality functions such as calibration practices, statistical process control, and total quality management concepts.

Additional Information & Skills

• Ability to interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team‑oriented mindset.
• Proactive and results‑driven.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance and Management

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing