Quality Manager (Machining & Precision Manufacturing)

Modern Industries; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Vacation

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Modern Industries is seeking a Quality Manager for precision machining operations in Erie County, United States. The candidate will lead the quality functions and be the authority for the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all products meet required standards. Ideal applicants should have at least 5 years of experience, 3 years in leadership, strong technical skills, and relevant qualifications in manufacturing quality roles. Comprehensive benefits are included, such as health coverage and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing quality role with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proficiency in GD&T and reading complex engineering prints.
• Strong background in CNC machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality systems leadership and improve QMS.
• Direct manufacturing quality activities and mentor the inspection team.
• Manage customer quality concerns and oversee PPAP submissions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Metrology

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CMMs

FARO arms

Job description

Quality Manager (Machining & Precision Manufacturing)

We are seeking a high-caliber Quality Manager to lead the quality functions of our precision machining operations in the Erie area. This role is the technical authority for our Quality Management System (QMS) and a hands-on advisor-leader on the shop floor, ensuring every part that leaves our facility meets the exacting standards required by our customers as we scale with new clients.

The Role

This isn't just a compliance role; it’s a high-impact leadership position. You will be the bridge between our engineering goals and shop-floor execution. You will guide our manufacturing staff and inspectors on daily priorities, ensuring "Quality at the Source" is more than just a catchphrase.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Systems Leadership: Own and continuously improve the ISO 9001:2015 QMS, maintain audit readiness, and lead internal and external audits.
• Tactical & Team Leadership: Direct day-to-day inspection and manufacturing quality activities, mentor the inspection team, and ensure production schedules meet quality milestones.
• Metrology & Inspection: Oversee inspection activities and gaging strategy, including the use and programming of CMMs, FARO arms, and other measurement systems (from hand tools to advanced CMM/Vision systems).
• Customer & Technical Authority: Serve as the primary interface for customer quality concerns, manage PPAP submissions, First Article Inspections (FAI), and APQP, and advise on complex tolerance and process issues.
• Problem Solving & Corrective Action: Lead Root Cause Analysis and implement sustainable Corrective Actions (CAPA) to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: At least 5+ years in a manufacturing quality role, with 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency reading complex engineering prints and advanced GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing); strong metrology judgment to select the most effective gaging method for the job.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in a CNC machine shop environment; experience in Aerospace (AS9100) or Automotive (IATF 16949) sectors is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Leadership & Change Management: Proven ability to develop a quality improvement roadmap and lead teams through implementation.
• Certifications: ASQ certifications such as CQE or CMQ/OE and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are strong assets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) matching, vacation, work holidays and professional development assistance.