Quality Manager 1

MDS Staffing; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a strategic Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives in stainless-steel manufacturing. This role blends leadership with hands-on quality engineering to ensure products meet top standards.

You will mentor technicians, act as the quality liaison for the value stream, and collaborate across functions to advance quality and lean initiatives. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, 5+ years in manufacturing/quality with 2+ years in leadership, and strong experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing and quality functions; 2+ years leadership preferred.
• Experience in customer and supplier management with strong communication.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean, process management, and quality systems.
• Preferred CQE/CMQ/CQA, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, CWI certifications.
• Sheet-steel manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Technicians and develop their succession plans.
• Act as primary quality liaison for the stainless-steel value stream to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Lean, Engineering, Sales, Materials, Procurement, HR, and Maintenance to drive quality initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards and drive CAPA actions.
• Lead investigations using Six Sigma tools and perform root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Support external and internal audits and follow up on audit findings.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma

Lean

Quality management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview:

Join our team as we seek a dedicated and strategic Quality Manager to spearhead quality initiatives within our stainless-steel manufacturing operations. This pivotal role combines leadership with hands-on quality engineering to ensure that our products consistently meet the highest standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Technicians, fostering their professional growth through effective coaching, development, and succession planning.


• Act as the primary quality liaison for the stainless-steel value stream, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence through strategic quality management.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Lean, Engineering, Sales, Materials, Procurement, HR, and Maintenance to drive quality initiatives.


• Ensure adherence to established quality processes and standards, maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.


• Lead the investigation and resolution of internal and external quality issues using Six Sigma tools and root-cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions.


• Support and lead external audits, as well as product and process audits, ensuring follow-up actions are completed effectively.


• Apply engineering and Lean principles to enhance manufacturing quality and reliability, supporting APQP initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.


• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing and quality functions, with at least 2 years of formal leadership experience preferred.


• Proven experience in customer and supplier management, with strong communication skills to handle complex quality issues.


• Proficiency in process management, organizational change, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and quality management systems.


• Preferred certifications include CQE, CMQ, CQA, ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, and/or CWI.


• Experience in sheet-steel manufacturing is a plus.

This role is ideal for a quality professional who thrives on solving technical challenges while leading a team to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and business performance. Located in Anoka, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of our operations.