Quality Leader - ISO 9001 & Lean Six Sigma

igus, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% safe harbor retirement contribution

HSA medical plan (company paid)

Dental coverage (company paid)

Life insurance (company Paid)

Long-term disability insurance

20 PTO days + 9 holidays

Job summary

igus, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager in Rhode Island to lead the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales and Customer Service to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on quality policy development, audits, CAPA, and leadership of Quality Engineers and Technicians in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive quality management experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership or managerial experience.
• ASQ CMQ/OE, CQE, or similar certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with plastics manufacturing, injection molding, automation components, or industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System per ISO 9001.
• Develop and improve quality policies, procedures, and control plans.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Manage internal and external audits including customer/certification audits.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement projects.
• Analyze data to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate CAPA programs and corrective actions.
• Act as primary contact for customer quality concerns.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews.
• Monitor incoming material quality and supplier defects.
• Collaborate with production to ensure quality adherence.
• Mentor Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Six Sigma

Leadership

CAPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

igus, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager in Rhode Island to lead the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Sales and Customer Service to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on quality policy development, audits, CAPA, and leadership of Quality Engineers and Technicians in a manufacturing setting.