Senior Manager Quality Engineering

Mondo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

PTO

Wellness Program

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Manager of Quality Engineering in Chicago to elevate quality operations for customized medium-voltage switchgear product lines. You will oversee a team of 20–30 quality professionals and drive initiatives aligned with business outcomes. Ideal candidates have 10–15 years of experience in quality leadership within manufacturing and expertise in highly customized assembly environments. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in quality leadership within manufacturing.
• Proven success leading 20–30 person teams with multiple direct reports.
• Expertise in highly customized assembly environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quality engineering activities.
• Oversee a 20–30 person quality team with direct reports.
• Implement and sustain error-proofing mechanisms.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving skills

Quality systems knowledge

Communication skills

Growth-oriented mindset

Tools

ISO 9001

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Mondo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Quality Engineering to lead and elevate quality operations for our complex, customized medium-voltage switchgear product lines—critical solutions powering homes, businesses, campuses, and data centers. In this role, you will oversee a team of 20–30 quality professionals, including 4 direct-report Quality Engineers, while partnering closely with operations to drive excellence, reduce quality escapes, and strengthen the bond between quality and manufacturing.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep manufacturing expertise, a proven ability to manage and grow large teams, and a strategic mindset that aligns quality initiatives with business outcomes.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quality engineering activities across customized assembly operations.
• Oversee a 20–30 person quality team, with 4 direct reports (Quality Engineers).
• Implement and sustain error-proofing mechanisms (Poka-Yoke) to prevent defects.
• Conduct root cause analyses and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and eliminate quality escapes.
• Drive compliance with ISO 9001 and continuously improve QA systems and documentation.
• Conduct internal process audits and ensure alignment with customer and industry standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop quality team members to build a culture of accountability and growth.
• Leverage data, KPIs, and analytics to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Act as a strategic partner to operations—strengthening collaboration between quality and manufacturing.

Must-Haves

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in quality leadership within manufacturing.
• Proven success leading 20–30 person teams (or larger) with multiple direct reports.
• Expertise in highly customized assembly environments (e.g., aerospace, large vehicles, industrial equipment).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to coach and mentor teams in structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with quality systems and tools (ISO 9001, FMEA, MSA, AQP).
• Demonstrated business acumen—ability to align quality initiatives with bottom-line impact.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Growth-oriented mindset with the ability to develop and inspire teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in a large $2B+ B2B manufacturing company.
• Industry background in aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, CQE, or CMQ.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, Wellness Program, Education Reimbursement, and more

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Project Management

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting