Quality Lead: Manufacturing Excellence

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Quality Lead based in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role reports to the General Manager and leads the quality team to ensure products meet quality, reliability, and regulatory standards.

You will oversee inspections, testing, data analysis, and corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance. The position emphasizes driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and maintaining customer satisfaction through robust quality management practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality control/quality assurance or manufacturing environments.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct quality control activities to meet established standards.
• Inspect and test products at various production stages.
• Establish testing procedures for dimensions and material characteristics.
• Review test results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and waste.
• Coordinate quality-related training and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality inspection

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software

Job description

Flex is seeking a Quality Lead based in Buffalo Grove, IL. The role reports to the General Manager and leads the quality team to ensure products meet quality, reliability, and regulatory standards.

You will oversee inspections, testing, data analysis, and corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance. The position emphasizes driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and maintaining customer satisfaction through robust quality management practices.