Quality Manager — QMS Excellence & Lean Improvement

Zurn Elkay (Elkay Manufacturing); Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in the United States is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) across design, sourcing, manufacturing, and service. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, manage CAPA, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 while guiding quality teams through metrics-driven initiatives.

Travel is limited, and you will collaborate cross-functionally to reduce defects, improve process capability, and drive cost reduction through proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years in Quality, 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Travel <5% of time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with corrective actions, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), FMEA, and control plans.
• Proficiency with ISO standards such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, drawings, specifications, and regulations.
• Understanding of Measurement Tools Calibration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the QMS to align with lean manufacturing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives improving compliance, productivity, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory inspections and audits; ensure practices remain compliant.
• Use data-driven methods (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC) to improve process capability and quality KPIs.
• Investigate quality deviations; lead CAPA processes; manage customer complaints.
• Collaborate with departments to provide data on quality levels for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection procedures and sampling plans based on risk.
• Analyze inspection data and generate reports tracking trends and KPIs.
• Mentor and coach quality teams; implement training procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Quality Management Systems

Auditing

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

ISO 9001

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Quality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in the United States is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) across design, sourcing, manufacturing, and service. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, manage CAPA, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 while guiding quality teams through metrics-driven initiatives.

Travel is limited, and you will collaborate cross-functionally to reduce defects, improve process capability, and drive cost reduction through proactive