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AIDA-America Corporation in Dayton, OH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement across operations, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers. You will ensure compliance, performance excellence, and customer satisfaction through strong leadership and data-driven CAPA and audit programs.
The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus 7+ years of quality experience in manufacturing, with 2–3
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Full Time Dayton, OH, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1023
Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually
SCOPE:
The Quality Manager will lead, develop, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) while championing continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization. This position partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure compliance, performance excellence, and customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:
7+ years of relevant quality experience in a manufacturing environment
2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred
Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of ISO9000 requirements and QMS implementation
In-depth understanding of inspection techniques and instrumentation
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Quality Systems & Compliance
Lead and maintain ISO9000-compliant Quality Management Systems including controlled documentation and internal auditing program
Manage and improve a closed-loop Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system with emphasis on trend analysis and a strong focus on driving root cause analysis
Ensure inspection processes comply with internal quality standards
Oversee calibration of all test and measurement equipment
Drive process re-engineering efforts to improve product and order realization
Assess supplier product specifications and quality plans
Establish supplier quality performance criteria and monitor performance
Collaborate with purchasing to improve supplier quality metrics
Reject nonconforming materials and act as liaison to facilitate supplier communication, mutual understanding and correction/prevention.
Inspection & Technical Oversight
Utilize analytical methods to target and prioritize incoming inspection efforts
Verify quality of production materials and final product prior to shipment Ensure proper application of metrology principles and inspection instruments
Leadership & Performance Management
Supervise and develop direct reports
Establish and track departmental performance metrics Develop training programs and annual skill assessments
Ensure understanding and adherence to quality standards
Promote ethical, professional conduct and policy compliance
Organizational Support
Support corporate and departmental objectives
Ensure alignment with quality policy and business vision
Work cross-functionally to ensure downstream customer satisfaction
What We’re Looking For
Proven critical thinking and problem-solving capability
Strong leadership and accountability
Ability to influence cross-functional teams
High level of integrity and professionalism
All of the above functions are essential for the position. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities (as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act) will be made. All qualification/requirements listed indicate the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, experience and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform effectively. Quality is a critical factor of job performance. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.