Senior Quality Leader - Precision Machining & NPI

Multisource Mfg; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Multisource Manufacturing is seeking a Corporate Quality Manager to lead the quality strategy across our precision machining operations. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of quality leadership in precision machining, deep root‑cause expertise, and proven ability to implement systemic, sustainable improvements across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in a precision machining environment.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Experience managing customer quality, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Experience with NPI, FAI, and in-process inspection optimization.
• Developing and deploying training programs to improve operator quality.
• Supplier/vendor quality management and corrective actions.
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, 13485 and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the quality strategy.
• Champion customer satisfaction by addressing quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving efforts using structured methodologies to eliminate systemic issues.
• Establish robust, repeatable quality processes across machining operations.
• Streamline and optimize new product qualification processes, including PPAP/FAI readiness.
• Drive efficiencies and standardization in first article inspections and in-process inspections.
• Develop and implement training programs for machinists and quality personnel.
• Oversee vendor quality management, ensuring defined specs and performance metrics.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and lead supplier audits and corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations to improve throughput and reduce scrap/rework.
• Ensure ISO/AS standards compliance and maintain certifications through audits.
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer/regulatory audits.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and provide actionable leadership insights.
• Build and lead a high-performing quality team across sites.
• Promote safety, accountability, and quality ownership.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Training & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Auditing

Metrology knowledge

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality

Tools

8D problem solving

DMAIC

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Multisource Manufacturing is seeking a Corporate Quality Manager to lead the quality strategy across our precision machining operations. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of quality leadership in precision machining, deep root‑cause expertise, and proven ability to implement systemic, sustainable improvements across multiple sites.