Senior Quality Manager - Hands-on Precision Leader

Strohwig Industries; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strohwig Industries, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations, drive improvements, and develop a high-performing team in a precision manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet strict specifications and industry standards. The role demands ownership, high standards, and a proactive approach to building quality into processes rather than inspecting at the end.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality assurance or quality management experience in precision machining or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Working knowledge of precision inspection equipment, metrology, and measurement techniques.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Quality Department operations, including receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Technicians and other quality personnel.
• Ensure products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee nonconforming material, inspection documentation, and equipment calibration.
• Coordinate departmental resources to support production schedules without compromising quality.
• Maintain and continuously improve our AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001, customer-specific, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Manage internal quality audits and coordinate customer, registrar, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, procedures, and records.
• Identify compliance risks and implement improvements that strengthen our quality systems.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve process capability, consistency, and efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day customer quality concerns.
• Investigate customer complaints and coordinate timely, effective corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality performance, qualification, and corrective action activities.
• Participate in customer audits, quality meetings, and cross-functional improvement efforts.

Skills

GD&T

SPC

Root cause analysis

ERP / MRP

MS Office

Quality management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

CMMs

AS9100D / QMS

Job description

Strohwig Industries, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations, drive improvements, and develop a high-performing team in a precision manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet strict specifications and industry standards. The role demands ownership, high standards, and a proactive approach to building quality into processes rather than inspecting at the end.