Quality Manager – IATF 16949, Audits & Process Improvement

Socket.dev; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saelens is seeking a hands‑on Quality Manager in Johnson Creek, WI 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 concerns, and reduce defects.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality leadership, experience with ISO/IATF standards, and a track record of leading audits. On‑site collaboration and process improvement are key features of the position.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership responsibility.
• IATF 16949 quality‑management system ownership/maintenance experience.
• 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 is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality leadership

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

AIAG tools

GD&T

Audits

CNC/Precision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Saelens is seeking a hands‑on Quality Manager in Johnson Creek, WI 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 concerns, and reduce defects.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality leadership, experience with ISO/IATF standards, and a track record of leading audits. On‑site collaboration and process improvement are key features of the position.