Quality Manager

Michael Page; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary DOE

EOY bonus

PTO 1 week

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager for a Willoughby, OH-based manufacturer of precision metal stampings and tooling. The role reports to the President and leads the QA/QC team across automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors.

You will review specifications, monitor processes, conduct audits, manage supplier quality, and drive continuous improvement using ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. Exceptional leadership, communication, and data analysis skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in metal stamping.
• ASQ certification is a plus.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP.
• Proven ability to lead a QC staff.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications for products or processes.
• Monitor, measure, and review internal processes affecting quality.
• Resolve product and service quality issues with customers and suppliers.
• Lead audits, testing, and inspections for continuous improvement.
• Oversee incoming material inspection against requirements.
• Maintain documentation and perform statistical analysis.
• Suggest improvements to manufacturing processes to ensure top quality.
• Manage supplier nonconformance reports and corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Process improvement

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

ASQ certification

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Office

Six Sigma

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

Project management

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

Our client, a manufacturer of precision metal stampings using progressive, compound, and deep-draw stamping processes, also designs and builds tooling and dies, producing high-volume components for the automotive, aerospace, electrical, appliance, transportation, and heavy equipment industries.

The role reports into the President.

Job Description

Review specifications for products or processes.

Manage the monitoring, measurement, and review of internal processes that affect the quality of the organization's products.

Handle and resolve product and service quality issues with customers and suppliers.

Manage process and product audits, testing, and inspections to lead the team in continuous improvement initiatives and processes.

Oversee inspection of incoming materials, ensuring that they meet requirements.

Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.

Look for opportunities to develop new or improve existing procedures and processes.

Supervise QC department staff and provide guidance and feedback.

Supervise inspections, reports, and the documents issued by inspectors, and collect and file the required quality records.

Be responsible for the accurate and timely inspection and calibration of monitoring and measuring devices.

Stay up to date on applicable industry standards, regulations, laws, issues, and news related to product and service quality.

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Recommend ways to improve the manufacturing process to ensure the highest-quality products.

Support and participate in all external and internal audits.

Perform internal audits, prepare reports, and recommend process improvements.

Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and legal obligations.

Initiate supplier nonconformance (NC) reports, manage them to timely closure, monitor and evaluate supplier performance, implement corrective actions as needed, and collaborate with suppliers to improve the quality of their products and services.

Strictly follow safety regulations during all activities, keeping equipment in proper working condition to prevent hazards and protect employees.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.

Minimum of 15 years of QA/QC experience, including at least 5 years in the metal stamping industry; ASQ certification is a plus.

Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, developing and reviewing project quality plans, and purchase order or contract documents.

Proven ability to lead a QC staff.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; project management experience is a plus.

Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.

Excellent math skills and working knowledge of data analysis and statistical methods.

Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.

Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Sponsorship not provided.

What's on Offer

• $90,000 - $100,000 (DOE)
• Managers & EOY bonus
• 1 week of PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k match

Job summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Quality, Technical

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Willoughby

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Max Sinton

Job Reference: JN-102026-7119128