Quality Control Manager

Central Wire Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Job summary

Central Wire Group of Companies is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to maintain ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949, support new process development, and drive daily quality operations. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service to improve customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality, 3–5 years in quality leadership, and hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Gage R&R.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality; related experience required.
• 3–5 years of quality management experience in an accredited environment.
• Experience with APQP, GD&T, PPAP, FMEA, Gage R&R, SPC and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949, and act as site QMS representative.
• Drive continuous improvement and support new process development.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales and Customer Service to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead quality department planning, budgets, and standard adherence.

Skills

Quality management

Lean tools

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality

Tools

APQP

GD&T

PPAP

FMEA

Gage R&R

SPC

8D

Job description

CENTRAL WIRE, INC., 6509 Olson Road, Union, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Take the next step withan exciting and growingcompany!

With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.

Job Title: Quality Manager

Position Overview:

The essential function of the Quality Manager is to maintain the ISO 9001:2015 quality system, support new process development and continuous improvement, and oversee daily quality operations. The successful candidate will be hands‑on , demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude , and solve problems in unique situations. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service to drive customer satisfaction.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and support ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards and serve as the site representative for the Quality Management System.
• Develop resources to support quality initiatives and plant performance; assess areas requiring improvement and initiate continual improvement actions.
• Support Manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools, statistical process control, and time studies to develop action plans.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through a proactive, preventive approach that ensures customer requirements are understood and achieved using tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, control plans, and PPAP.
• Act as a liaison between functional areas and customers and resolve customer concerns through the corrective action process, including 8D.
• Monitor and manage plant key performance indicators, including internal and external rejects, scrap, rework, customer concerns, customer satisfaction, and plant safety.
• Plan and manage Quality Department activities, budgets, costs, quality systems, and standards.
• Develop understanding of and conformance to quality systems through training, education, compliance audits, coaching, and employee development.
• Serve as the plant safety coordinator, conduct safety audits, and work with plant management and corporate safety teams to correct identified issues.
• Perform short- and long-range planning and other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment, noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching throughout the production facility are required; must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn as applicable.
• Must respond to quality issues during production shifts and support continuous improvement activities.
• Occasional travel, additional hours, and overtime may be required for customer visits, supplier audits, training, meetings, production demands, or quality initiatives.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline preferred; relevant experience in an accredited quality-system environment required.
• Three to five years of quality management experience required.
• Experience with process control plans, APQP, GD&T, PPAP, FMEA, Gage R&R, SPC, and 8D preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and related quality systems and standards.
• Effective communication, presentation, leadership, training, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong analytical ability, mechanical aptitude, planning, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of ERP business systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Customer Focus and Quality Orientation
• Hands‑On Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring
• Effective Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration
• Planning, Organization, Time Management, and Adaptability
• Creative Thinking, Decision‑Making, Problem‑Solving, and Results Focus
• Accountability, Dependability, Ethics, and Integrity
• Knowledge and Enforcement of Applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Mathematical Reasoning and Attention to Detail

Pre‑Employment Screening

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre‑employment requirements, which may include:

• Drug screening
• Background check
• Employment verification
• Education verification, if applicable
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Shift:

8‑hour shift

Work Location:

In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate

based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,

veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics

protected by law.

Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug‑free workplace and pre‑employmentdrug tests and backgroundchecks are required.

CENTRAL WIRE, INC., 6509 Olson Road, Union, Illinois, United States of America