Quality Systems Leader - Manufacturing & Supplier Quality

LHH; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and continually improve the Quality Management System for a cable and connector manufacturing operation in Illinois. You will oversee QA/QC, supplier quality, and customer quality, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement to meet stringent specifications.

You will lead audits, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and develop policies, procedures, and inspection standards across production. Strong SPC, ERP/MRP experience, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 5–10 years of quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within cable assembly, wire harness, connector manufacturing or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Strong understanding of SPC and quality tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements and internal procedures.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and coordinate third-party audits.
• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, and inspection standards.
• Establish quality control plans for cable assemblies and related processes.
• Monitor quality metrics: FPY, Customer Returns, COPQ, CAPA timing.
• Oversee calibration of inspection and test equipment.
• Lead customer complaint investigations and CAPA closures.
• Foster cross-functional quality improvement teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Cable/Wire harness knowledge

QA testing methods

PPAP/FMEA knowledge

Excel & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Quality reporting tools

Job description

LHH is seeking a Quality Manager to lead and continually improve the Quality Management System for a cable and connector manufacturing operation in Illinois. You will oversee QA/QC, supplier quality, and customer quality, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement to meet stringent specifications.

You will lead audits, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and develop policies, procedures, and inspection standards across production. Strong SPC, ERP/MRP experience, and leadership are essential.