Quality Manager — ISO Leader & Continuous Improvement

MRA Recruiting Services; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

H.O. Bostrom is seeking a Quality Manager to own and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment in Waukesha, WI.

You will lead internal audits, CAPA, and customer issue resolution while driving cost reductions and process improvements acrossEngineering, Operations, and Production. Strong leadership, a Bachelor's in engineering, and 5+ years of manufacturing quality leadership are required; CQE/CQI and Lean/Six Sigma are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five or more years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing assembly processes; metals experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing ISO 9001 systems, internal audits, and quality compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and customer communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate quality issues into actionable business improvements.
• CQE/CQI certification and Lean or Six Sigma experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance and successful certification audits.
• Lead the internal audit program and oversee CAPA to resolve issues permanently.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customer concerns, leading root cause investigations.
• Develop quality policies, control plans, inspection strategies, and KPIs to reduce defects and costs.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to improve processes and support new product introductions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA, and other tools.
• Lead, coach, and develop one Quality Technician and foster a culture of quality.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO 9001

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

CQE/CQI certification and Lean or Six Sigma

Job description

H.O. Bostrom is seeking a Quality Manager to own and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment in Waukesha, WI.

You will lead internal audits, CAPA, and customer issue resolution while driving cost reductions and process improvements acrossEngineering, Operations, and Production. Strong leadership, a Bachelor's in engineering, and 5+ years of manufacturing quality leadership are required; CQE/CQI and Lean/Six Sigma are a plus.