Quality Control Manager: Defect Reduction and Compliance

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

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.