Quality Manager

The Judge Group, INC.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a growing manufacturing setting. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee quality systems, audits, and measurement processes to reduce defects and improve supplier and customer relations.

You will develop the quality team, manage CAPA activities, and partner with customers and suppliers to ensure compliance and robust product quality across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality field and strong leadership experience.
• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001, CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience interacting with customers and suppliers on quality matters.
• Background in metal casting, machining, foundry, aerospace, automotive, or defense a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to reduce defects and issues.
• Develop and mentor the quality team to foster accountability and improvement.
• Manage quality systems, audits, process controls, SPC, FMEAs, ISO 9001.
• Drive quality improvements through data analysis and metrics.
• Serve as primary quality contact for customers, suppliers, audits, and actions.
• Support certification, traceability, inspections, testing and regulatory needs.
• Oversee lab, calibration and measurement systems for quality.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Customer relations

Team development

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

SPC

FMEA

ISO 9001 audits

Job description

Quality Manager

Overview

A growing manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations, drive continuous improvement, and reduce defects across production processes. This role requires a strong background in root cause analysis, quality systems, customer relations, and team development.

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to reduce defects, scrap, and customer quality issues.
• Develop and mentor the quality team while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage quality systems, audits, process controls, SPC, FMEAs, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives through data analysis, trend monitoring, and performance metrics.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, suppliers, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Support product certification, traceability, inspections, testing, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee laboratory, calibration, and measurement systems to ensure product and process quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, root cause analysis, SPC, CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers on quality-related matters.
• Metal casting, machining, foundry, aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing experience preferred.

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