Quality Control Manager

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Production Quality Manager in Beloit, WI to lead our quality program for manufacturing operations. You will drive compliance with defense standards, govern ISO 9001 and related requirements, and mentor a team across production, engineering, and program management.

Responsibilities include leading corrective actions, implementing KPIs, and guiding product realization from concept to delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction and strong metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field and 7 years of quality management in manufacturing.
• Experience with defense contracting and government compliance (ITAR, FAR/DFARS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SPC, FMEA, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a quality team.
• Primary contact for quality issues with customers, government representatives, and regulators.
• Provide training on quality standards, processes, and tools.
• Guide new products from concept through product realization.
• Implement KPIs to measure and improve quality and production efficiency.
• Oversee audits and ensure non-conformances are documented and resolved.
• Champion Lean and other process improvements to reduce defects and costs.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and risks.
• Lead SPC, FMEA, and DOE efforts.

Skills

Quality management

Defense standards

QRM certification

ASQ CMQ/OE

SPC

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical field

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 701 White Ave, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Title: Production Quality Manager

Department : Quality Assurance
Reports To: Director of Quality

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedProduction Quality Managerto lead our quality assurance program for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet rigorous defense industry standards, government regulations, and customer specifications. This position requires a strong understanding of quality management systems, production processes, and compliance requirements. The Production Quality Manager will lead a team of quality professionals and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and program management teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical products.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality issues with customers, government representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards, processes, and tools to employees at all levels
• Guide new products from concept through product realization
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve product quality and production efficiency
• Manage quality control activities throughout the production lifecycle, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and final product testing

Production Oversight

• Identify and resolve production quality issues by driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to meet applicable defense and nuclear industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, MIL-STD, ITAR, FAR/DFARS)
• Oversee audits (internal, customer, and third-party) and ensure non-conformances are documented and resolved in a timely manner
• Champion Lean, and other process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and lower costs.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead efforts to implement advanced quality tools, such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Technical field preferred)
• Minimum of7 years of experiencein quality management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries.
• Experience with defense contracting and government compliance standards (e.g., ITAR, FAR/DFARS).

Skills & Certifications

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools.
• Familiarity with defense and military standards and requirements.
• Quick Response Manufacturing QRM or equivalent certification preferred.
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Operational Excellence
• Proficient in quality tools and software, including SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and production schedules.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Flexibility to travel to suppliers, customers, or other company locations as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to35 pounds.
• Accurate color vision (Jaegar J1 and color panels)
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a mission-critical industry.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions make a difference.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

Join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality, reliable products that support national security and defense missions.

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 701 White Ave, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States of America