Quality Leader – Die Casting & Precision Machining

Orion Castings; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings is seeking a Quality Manager to own the ISO 9001 QMS and drive quality across the plant. You will lead the quality team, oversee die casting and precision CNC machining quality, and manage supplier and customer interfaces.

The role requires hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC and MSA, plus strong GD&T and root-cause problem solving. On-site position with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, metallurgy, or related field.
• 8+ years manufacturing quality experience; 3+ years leading a quality team.
• Experience with die casting and precision CNC machining.
• Hands-on ISO 9001 experience including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Track record leading 8D and root cause analysis with customers.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading.
• US person per ITAR (22 CFR 120.62).

Responsibilities

• Own ISO 9001 QMS and audits.
• Lead quality team across all shifts.
• Drive down scrap, defects and customer complaints.
• Lead APQP and PPAP submissions for new/changed parts.
• Manage supplier quality and supplier scorecards.
• Coordinate ITAR compliance for quality records and data.
• Lead 8D, containment and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Data analysis

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Metallurgy degree

Tools

X-ray/CT

CMM

SPC software

Job description

Orion Castings is seeking a Quality Manager to own the ISO 9001 QMS and drive quality across the plant. You will lead the quality team, oversee die casting and precision CNC machining quality, and manage supplier and customer interfaces.

The role requires hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC and MSA, plus strong GD&T and root-cause problem solving. On-site position with up to 10% travel.