Quality Leader, AS9100 & Lean Improvement Champion

ITW; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the Tucker site, uphold AS9100 certification, and strengthen quality systems across Operations. This role focuses on preventing recurring issues, improving training, and advancing lab capability during the LPS Max refresh and cultural change with new Operations leadership.

You will partner with Operations, supervise the Quality team, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes for sustained quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering field with manufacturing quality experience.
• Minimum five years of quality experience in manufacturing, including at least two years of supervisory responsibility.
• Experience implementing and auditing quality systems (ISO 9001/AS9100).
• Strong root-cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement track record.
• Ability to manage customer complaints, audits, and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Quality function and maintain QMS compliance for AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Develop, approve, and manage the site Quality Plan to meet objectives.
• Manage Quality Department staff, set performance goals and provide coaching.
• Oversee QMS training and related processes for site employees.
• Provide technical leadership to production and partner with Operations to address issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on non-conformances and lead CAPA implementation.
• Oversee Quality Laboratory and ensure trained staff and safety compliance.
• Manage analytical testing methods and equipment; improve methods to minimize variation.
• Handle customer complaints across Operations, customers, and suppliers; analyze data for trends.
• Lead internal/external audits and ensure corrective actions are sustained.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root-cause analysis

Supervisory experience

AS9100/ISO 9001

Laboratory testing

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ITW is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the Tucker site, uphold AS9100 certification, and strengthen quality systems across Operations. This role focuses on preventing recurring issues, improving training, and advancing lab capability during the LPS Max refresh and cultural change with new Operations leadership.

You will partner with Operations, supervise the Quality team, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes for sustained quality