Quality Manager: Lead QMS & Continuous Improvement

Magnetic-Technologies-Corporation; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Woodstock, IL seeks a Quality Manager to lead the site Quality Management System, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This on-site role reports to site management and oversees QA, QC, CAPA, audits, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities include leading QMS maintenance, audits, corrective actions, data-driven quality improvement, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Several years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001; knowledge and experience with AS9100 strongly preferred for aerospace and defense environments.
• Demonstrated experience with 8D, CAPA, root-cause analysis, FMEA, SPC, APQP, PPAP, and corrective/preventive quality methods as applicable.
• Experience leading internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Experience managing customer complaints, supplier quality issues, nonconforming material, and corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management / ERP software systems.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Quality organization.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance objectives for quality personnel.
• Provide quality awareness and problem-solving training to employees.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and other functional leaders.
• Authority to identify and elevate quality risks and to initiate appropriate containment and corrective actions.
• Authority to communicate and enforce quality requirements for processes, products, records, and inspection activities.

Skills

Quality leadership

Customer focus

Root-cause analysis

Risk-based thinking

Data analysis

Audit and compliance management

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Science or related field

Tools

Quality management software

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arnold Magnetic Technologies in Woodstock, IL seeks a Quality Manager to lead the site Quality Management System, drive continuous improvement, and ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This on-site role reports to site management and oversees QA, QC, CAPA, audits, and supplier quality.

Responsibilities include leading QMS maintenance, audits, corrective actions, data-driven quality improvement, and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering,