Quality Manager

Diamond Precision; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

paid time off

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saelens, a growing precision manufacturer in Johnson Creek, WI, seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the quality team and own the IATF 16949 quality management system.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to strengthen processes, resolve issues, and reduce recurring defects while driving audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of quality experience in manufacturing with leadership responsibility.
• Experience owning or maintaining an IATF 16949 QMS.
• Experience leading internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned employees.
• Own and maintain the IATF 16949 quality‑management system.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, surveillance, and recertification audits.
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, returns, scorecards, and quality escalations.
• Oversee root-cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support APQP, PPAPs, control plans, PFMEAs, SPC, MSA, and new-product launches.
• Oversee inspection, metrology, calibration, CMM, and nonconforming-material processes.
• Monitor quality performance and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mgmt

Audits

IATF 16949

GD&T

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

CMM

Job description

Description

QUALITY MANAGER

Location: Johnson Creek, WI

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Reports To: Director of Operations

Pay Range: Competitive base salary based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus

Position Overview

Saelens is a growing precision manufacturing company seeking a hands‑on Quality Manager to lead our Johnson Creek Quality team and own the company’s IATF 16949 quality‑management system. This position will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to strengthen quality processes, resolve concerns, and reduce recurring defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, Inspectors, and other assigned employees.
• Own and maintain the IATF 16949 quality‑management system.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, surveillance, and recertification audits.
• Manage customer complaints, corrective actions, returns, scorecards, and quality escalations.
• Oversee root-cause analysis, 8D investigations, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support APQP, PPAPs, control plans, PFMEAs, SPC, MSA, and new-product launches.
• Oversee inspection, metrology, calibration, CMM, and nonconforming-material processes.
• Monitor quality performance and communicate risks, trends, and improvement priorities.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve processes and prevent recurring issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience owning or maintaining an IATF 16949 quality‑management system.
• Experience leading internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG core tools, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Experience with CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Regular time on the production floor is required to observe processes, gather information, and verify documentation.
• Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated manufacturing areas.
• Position involves regular computer work, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.