Quality Control Manager | Bolingbrook, IL

Michael Page; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus: 7% target

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment near Palatine, IL. You will ensure products meet customer specifications and drive operational excellence across production, engineering, and supply chain.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of quality leadership, with hands-on experience in CAPA, GD&T, and reading drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising quality personnel.
• Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience analyzing quality data and reporting performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve quality control processes across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Oversee in-process and final inspections to maintain consistent product quality.
• Maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and documentation systems.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive accountability for results.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, nonconformances, and customer concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Track trends and identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and minimize waste.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coach, mentor, and develop quality personnel to improve performance and technical capabilities.
• Provide guidance and training on quality systems, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Build a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Quality leadership

CAPA

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

My client is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations while driving operational excellence.

My client is a leading, national manufacturer of custom high-quality retail display products. They are well-known for amazing creative design and superior product quality, and they're trusted by some of the most exciting brands worldwide! Because of exciting growth, they are hiring for an experienced Quality Engineer at their location near Palatine, IL.

Description

• Manage and improve quality control processes across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Oversee in-process and final inspections to maintain consistent product quality.
• Maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and documentation systems.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive accountability for results.
• Lead investigations into quality issues, nonconformances, and customer concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Track trends and identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and minimize waste.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coach, mentor, and develop quality personnel to improve performance and technical capabilities.
• Provide guidance and training on quality systems, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Build a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to achieve business objectives.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience supervising or managing quality personnel.
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience analyzing quality data and reporting performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

• Base salary $80,000 - $105,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus target - 7% target
• 18 days paid time off + paid holidays
• 401k with 3% match

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.