Quality Manager | Metal Fabrication

Michael Page; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching up to 4%

Job summary

MPI recruitment is seeking a Quality Manager to drive continuous improvement across the Quality Management System. The role leads a 10-person quality team, identifies process gaps, and implements performance metrics to support operational excellence.

Ideal candidates bring experience with sheet metal fabrication, GD&T, and IATF 16949/AS9100/ISO 13485, with a preference for automotive exposure and CMM familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory/managerial experience in quality
• Direct experience with sheet metal fabrication
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Experience implementing system process improvements
• Automotive experience preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 is a plus
• CMM experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the Quality team (inspectors, technicians, engineers) through prioritization, coaching, and accountability
• Balance workload across the Quality team to prevent bottlenecks
• Train team on quality standards, tools, and problem-solving methods (root cause analysis, CAPA, PPAP)
• Encourage team members to identify process improvements and implement solutions
• Drive CAPA and corrective actions to resolve customer complaints and systemic issues
• Collaborate with operations and engineering on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and defect reduction
• Establish performance standards, procedures, and audit controls to meet business and customer requirements
• Develop and maintain KPIs for quality performance; report to division leadership
• Organize and promote company-wide quality improvement efforts
• Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal business units to resolve issues; travel may be required
• Lead internal audits as well as second- and third-party audits
• Support the team for NPI signoff and engineering changes to verify quality documentation

Skills

Supervisory/managerial experience

GD&T

Process improvement

Automotive experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMM

Job description

Our client is seeking a Quality Manager to drive continuous improvement across the Quality Management System. This role will identify process gaps, resolve quality issues, and implement performance metrics to support operational excellence. Leading a team of 10 quality professionals, the Quality Manager will play a key role in strengthening quality processes and driving measurable results throughout the organization.

Our client is a leading North American contract manufacturer providing precision-engineered components, complex assemblies, and value-added manufacturing solutions. With comprehensive capabilities spanning fabrication, machining, assembly, finishing, and product realization, the company supports customers from initial concept and prototyping through full-scale production. Serving a diverse range of industries, it has built a reputation for technical expertise, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality solutions tailored to evolving customer needs.

Description

• Direct the Quality team (inspectors, technicians, engineers) through prioritization, coaching, and accountability.
• Balance workload across the Quality team to ensure efficiency and avoid bottlenecks.
• Train team members on quality standards, tools, and problem-solving methods (e.g., root cause analysis, CAPA, PPAP).
• Encourage team members to identify process improvements and implement solutions.
• Drive corrective and preventive action systems (CAPA) to resolve customer complaints and systemic issues.
• Encourage ownership of quality processes, audits, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and defect reduction.
• Establish performance standards, procedures, and audit controls that meet business and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for quality performance; report regularly to division leadership.
• Organize and promote company-wide quality improvement efforts.
• Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal business units to resolve issues. Travel to customer, supplier, and internal business unit sites may be required when necessary.
• Lead internal audits as well as second- and third-party audits.
• Support the team for all new product introductions and engineering changes to verify quality documentation is correct and assist with NPI signoff.
• Participate in team meetings, document action items, and keep the team aware of customer concerns.

Profile

• 3+ years of supervisory/managerial experience within quality
• Direct experience with sheet metal fabrication
• Familiarity with GD&T
• Experience implementing system process improvements
• Automotive experience is preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 is a plus
• CMM experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred

Job Offer

• Base salary of $105,000-$140,000 depending on experience
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching up to 4%

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