Senior Quality Manager - Precision Gears & Gearboxes

gpac; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive full benefits package

Quarterly performance bonuses

Job summary

gpac is representing a precision gear and gearbox manufacturer seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the quality function across engineering and production. You will oversee inspection, CAPA, and customer engagements to ensure conformity with customer specs and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in gear/gearbox quality leadership, deep knowledge of AGMA and ISO 9001, and a track record of process improvement in tight-tolerance environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading quality in a gear or gearbox manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in precision gear and gearbox manufacturing.
• Experience in high-precision, tight-tolerance production environments.
• Customer-facing quality leadership experience.
• Experience with gear inspection methods and equipment, including gear analyzers, CMMs, lead/profile measurement, or runout testing.
• Experience with heat treat, grinding, hobbing, shaping, and finishing operations.
• Strong working knowledge of AGMA standards and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Department and quality staff.
• Oversee in-process and final inspection of gears.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
• Apply AGMA standards and customer specs.
• Oversee CAPA program.
• Lead root-cause analysis using structured methods.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and improve capability.
• Oversee calibration/maintenance of gear analyzers, CMMs, lead/profile tools.
• Interface with customers on quality concerns and audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production on launches and improvements.
• Monitor PPM, scrap, and on-time delivery impact.

Skills

Quality leadership

Gear inspection

ISO 9001

AGMA standards

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Gear analyzers

CMMs

Lead/profile measurement

Runout testing

Job description

gpac is representing a precision gear and gearbox manufacturer seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the quality function across engineering and production. You will oversee inspection, CAPA, and customer engagements to ensure conformity with customer specs and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in gear/gearbox quality leadership, deep knowledge of AGMA and ISO 9001, and a track record of process improvement in tight-tolerance environments.