Quality Control Manager

Rittal LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average benefits

401K Match

Opportunities for professional develop

Collaborative, innovative work env

Job summary

Rittal North America is seeking a seasoned Quality Control Manager to lead the QMS in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment. You will oversee audits, document control, calibration, and product conformance across the plant and supplier base.

You will develop and coach a team of quality inspectors, engineers, and technicians, drive continuous improvement, and report FPY, DPPM, and nonconformance trends to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, auditing, inspection methods, and corrective action processes.
• Experience with calibration systems, gage control, and quality data analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA) and Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
• Manage document control and quality records.
• Oversee the MRB process and containment activities.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification activities.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Ensure calibration compliance, gage control, and testing effectiveness.
• Monitor special processes and product conformance.
• Manage nonconforming material and product control processes; support domestic customers and quality performance.
• Analyze and report quality metrics including FPY, DPPM, audit results, and nonconformance trends.
• Develop, coach, and lead Quality Inspectors, Technicians, Engineers, and Supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

Calibration systems

Gage control

Job description

Proven Leadership, Hard Work and Innovation Alive and Well in North America

Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

The Quality Control Manager leads all inspection, verification, and product conformance activities within an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment. This role oversees daily quality control operations, drives customer and supplier quality performance, and develops a strong, high-performing quality control team.

Why Work at Rittal:

• Above-average benefits available on the 1st of the month after you start
• 401K Match
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications
• Collaborative, innovative work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead internal, external, customer, and certification audits
• Manage document control and quality records
• Oversee the Material Review Board (MRB) process
• Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification activities
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Ensure calibration compliance, gage control, and testing effectiveness
• Monitor special processes and product conformance
• Manage nonconforming material and product control processesSupport domestic customers and domestic product quality performance
• Analyze and report quality metrics including FPY, DPPM, audit results, and nonconformance trends
• Develop, coach, and lead Quality Inspectors, Technicians, Engineers, and Supervisors
  Authority
  The Quality Control Manager has authority to:
• Place product on hold
• Stop shipments for quality concerns
• Reject nonconforming material
• Convene and lead MRB reviews
• Escalate quality and compliance risks
  Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, auditing, inspection methods, and corrective action processes
• Experience with calibration systems, gage control, and quality data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  Preferred
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Experience in metal fabrication, machining, or assembly manufacturing
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