Quality Manager

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Manager to lead ISO 9001 and ITAR compliance in a hands-on, floor-focused role at our Chicago facility. You will own quality systems, drive KPIs, and work closely with operations leadership to meet customer requirements and certifications.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in quality management, experience with metals/CNC stamping, and a proactive, communicative style. Anodizing/metal finishing experience is a big plus; degree is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality management experience.
• Metals, CNC machining, stamping, or related industry experience preferred.
• Anodizing/metal finishing experience huge plus!
• Energetic, proactive, and highly hands-on professional who thrives on the floor.
• Strong communication skills; listens well and collaborates with leadership.
• Degree helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day quality operations in a hands-on, floor-focused role.
• Build or enhance quality systems, documentation, KPIs, reporting, and standard work.
• Partner closely with the GM, Project Manager, and operations leadership.
• Own quality metrics, trend analysis, customer complaints, and corrective actions.
• Identify and resolve issues around rejects, scrap, rework, and process stability.
• Prepare for and maintain certifications such as ISO 9001, ITAR, and future medical/aerospace needs.
• Implement continuous improvements across quality and production processes.
• Influence operators and guide quality expectations across the floor.
• Work with the former Quality Manager for training and transition support (NADCAP expertise available).
• Build and develop a quality team as the operation expands.

Skills

Quality management

On-floor leadership

Strong communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Manager - ISO 9001 -ITAR

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

Third-generation, family-owned metal finishing and anodizing company operating for over 75 years. 65,000+ sq. ft. facility features multiple anodizing lines, bright dip tanks, polishing systems, laser marking, robotic finishing, warehousing, packing, and material handling, all under one roof serving automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, tool storage, and other precision-driven industries. The company recently expanded its operations and is investing in new certifications to support growing demand in aerospace and medical markets.

Why join us?

• Recent expansion with an opportunity to own Quality systems and metrics
• Annual Bonus Incentives
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Tight-knit, family-owned culture with long employee tenure.
• Growth opportunity to build a quality department over time.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day quality operations in a hands-on, floor-focused role.
• Build or enhance quality systems, documentation, KPIs, reporting, and standard work.
• Partner closely with the GM, Project Manager, and operations leadership.
• Own quality metrics, trend analysis, customer complaints, and corrective actions.
• Identify and resolve issues around rejects, scrap, rework, and process stability.
• Prepare for and maintain certifications such as ISO 9001, ITAR, and future medical/aerospace needs.
• Implement continuous improvements across quality and production processes.
• Influence operators and guide quality expectations across the floor.
• Work with the former Quality Manager for training and transition support (NADCAP expertise available).
• Build and develop a quality team as the operation expands.

Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of quality management experience
• Metals, CNC machining, stamping, or related industry experience preferred.
• Anodizing/metal finishing experience huge plus!
• Energetic, proactive, and highly hands-on professional who thrives on the floor.
• Strong communication skills; listens well and collaborates with leadership.
• Degree helpful but not required.

Bonus skills

• PPAP, ISO 13485, NADCAP exposure, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP systems

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Checks

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.