Quality Leader | ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

Aggressive Hydraulics; Cedar (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Aggressive Hydraulics in Cedar, MN, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System and foster a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility.

This hands-on leader partners with production, engineering, and operations to prevent defects, resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen customer satisfaction through robust quality processes and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in quality/engineering/manufacturing or related field.
• 4+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining and improving QMS (ISO 9001).
• Experience leading corrective actions, root cause analysis, and CI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate quality concerns professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
• GWC: Gets the role, Wants to do it, has the Capacity to do it.
• Alignment with Core Values: Integrity, Aggressive, Team Pride, Expertise and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Quality team by setting priorities, expectations, and goals.
• Define and monitor quality objectives aligned with company goals and customer requirements.
• Maintain ISO 9001 QMS, including internal audits and management reviews.
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and CI initiatives.
• Assist production on the shop floor to prevent defects and verify process compliance.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products for compliance.
• Establish quality plans, calibration programs, and integrity of inspection/test equipment.
• Analyze quality metrics and communicate findings to drive improvement.
• Partner with employees, suppliers, and customers to implement sustainable solutions.
• Manage supplier quality activities, audits, and corrective actions.
• Respond to customer quality requirements and related documentation.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality tools

Communication skills

ERP systems

Problem solving

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Quality reporting systems

Job description

Aggressive Hydraulics in Cedar, MN, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System and foster a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility.

This hands-on leader partners with production, engineering, and operations to prevent defects, resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen customer satisfaction through robust quality processes and data-driven decisions.