Quality Manager & Lead Auditor (Metal Plating Company)

Managed Care Staffers; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed Care Staffers is seeking a Quality Manager - Lead Auditor for a metal plating company with 120+ years of industry experience. The role will oversee the QMS, ensure AS9100 compliance, and drive internal audits while partnering with leadership to uphold top-tier product quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include leading quality and compliance across the organization, maintaining the AS9100 QMS, reporting metrics to executives, developing quality policies, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Extensive AS9100 Experience and internal audit leadership.
• Experience analyzing quality data and implementing corrective actions.
• Wet chemistry laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and compliance operations throughout the organization.
• Manage and maintain the AS9100-compliant QMS.
• Serve as the QM Representative and report quality metrics to executive leadership.
• Develop and implement quality policies, objectives, and CI initiatives.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain corrective action plans, risk assessments, and quality documentation.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits to ensure AS9100 compliance.
• Prepare quality reports and compliance updates for executive review.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and ensure standards compliance.
• Address customer quality concerns and coordinate improvement with internal teams.
• Lead employee training on quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Support product quality initiatives through testing and process validation.

Skills

Quality management

AS9100

Internal audits

Data analysis

Wet chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry

Tools

X-ray inspection

Beta backscatter

Adhesion testing

Thickness testing

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Quality Manager & Lead Auditor (Metal Plating Company)

Our client, a leading provider of electroless nickel plating solutions with over 120 years of industry experience is seeking an experienced Quality Manager - Lead Auditor to oversee quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role will lead the Quality Management System (QMS), ensure AS9100 compliance, drive internal auditing efforts, and partner with leadership to maintain the highest standards of product quality and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead quality and compliance operations throughout the organization
• Manage and maintain the AS9100-compliant Quality Management System (QMS)
• Serve as the QM Representative and report quality metrics to executive leadership
• Develop and implement quality policies, objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain corrective action plans, risk assessments, and quality documentation
• Conduct & oversee internal audits to ensure compliance with AS9100 & customer requirements
• Prepare quality reports and compliance updates for executive review
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Address customer quality concerns and coordinate improvement efforts with internal teams
• Lead employee training on quality standards, compliance requirements, and best practices
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments
• Support product quality initiatives through testing, inspection, and process validation activities

Education Requirement.

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

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of quality management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Previous experience leading internal audits and compliance programs.
• Experience analyzing quality data and implementing corrective actions.
• Wet chemistry laboratory experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in plating processes
• NADCAP experience
• Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of quality control techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability and willingness to learn and utilize X-ray inspection, beta backscatter, adhesion testing, thickness testing, and other quality verification methods.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with quality data analysis tools and reporting systems.

Company Description

We are employment specialists who have worked in heath care and managed care industry for over a total of 25 years. We staff temp, temp to hire, and direct hire placements