Quality Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Incentives

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Manager to lead ISO 9001 and ITAR quality operations in a metal finishing environment. You will drive quality metrics, documentation, and continuous improvements on the manufacturing floor with direct engagement from leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality management within metals-related processes and a hands-on, proactive approach. A growth-focused role offers opportunity to build and scale a quality team as the facility expands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality management experience.
• Metals, CNC machining, stamping or related industry experience preferred.
• Anodizing/metal finishing experience a huge plus!
• Lean/Six Sigma or NADCAP exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day quality operations on the floor.
• Build or enhance quality systems, documentation, KPIs, reporting, and standard work.
• Partner with GM, Project Manager, and operations leadership on quality.

Skills

Quality management

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Education

Degree helpful

Tools

PPAP

NADCAP exposure

Lean Six Sigma

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Manager - ISO 9001 - ITAR

Job is hosted by: Jamal Elkhateib

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

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