Quality Manager

Fleck Manufacturing; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleck Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Manager to ensure products meet established quality standards through hands-on inspection, measurement, and process verification on the manufacturing floor.

You will lead daily quality activities, verify conformance to specifications, train staff, coordinate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement with operations to reduce scrap and increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; BS preferred in a related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience performing visual and dimensional inspections.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and quality standards; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee inspections of finished products and in‑process materials.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Inspect products for defects and conformance to customer/engineering specs.
• Monitor processes for quality adherence and follow procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns; recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate defects and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and nonconformance reports.
• Train employees on inspection techniques and quality expectations.
• Verify first article inspections and conduct routine quality audits.
• Coordinate containment for nonconforming materials and products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker / leadership on QA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thickness gauges

Microsoft Office

Quality documentation software

Job description

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that products consistently meet established quality standards through hands‑on inspection, measurement, and process verification. This position oversees daily quality activities, verifies product conformance to specifications, assists production personnel in maintaining quality standards, and works collaboratively with operations to identify and resolve quality concerns while promoting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee inspections of finished products and work‑in‑process materials to verify compliance with company quality standards.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, thickness gauges, tape measures, and other inspection tools to verify product dimensions and specifications.
• Inspect products for visual defects, dimensional accuracy, thickness, color, finish, and overall conformance to customer and engineering specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards and established procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns to production leadership and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate product defects and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and nonconformance reports.
• Train production employees on quality expectations, inspection techniques, and proper measurement methods.
• Verify first article inspections and perform routine quality audits throughout production.
• Assist in developing and maintaining work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate containment activities for nonconforming materials and products.
• Support customer complaint investigations and corrective action activities as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve product quality, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and product drawings.
• Demonstrated experience using calipers, micrometers, thickness gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to distinguish visual defects, dimensional inconsistencies, and cosmetic imperfections.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and documentation.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading quality activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple inspections and quality concerns in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while performing inspections.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to distinguish colors, identify visual imperfections, and perform close‑up inspections.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment and varying temperatures.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing quality experience required.
• Experience performing visual inspections and dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, thickness gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems, inspection techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and quality documentation software.

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