Quality Manager

Quality Manager
Dyersville Die Cast | Dyersville, Iowa
Full-time | Salaried | In person

Lead the team, strengthen our processes, and help drive quality throughout our manufacturing operations.

The Opportunity

Dyersville Die Cast is seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to lead and develop our Quality Department. This position oversees daily quality operations, customer quality requirements, and the continued effectiveness of our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

We’re looking for a leader who is comfortable working on the production floor, developing employees, communicating directly with customers, and following problems through to a lasting solution. You will work closely with Engineering, Production, the Tool Room, and company leadership to prevent defects, reduce scrap and rework, and improve overall manufacturing performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Quality team. Direct daily activities, establish priorities, manage inspection coverage, evaluate performance, and provide training and coaching.
• Manage the Quality Management System. Maintain and improve ISO 9001:2015 procedures, documentation, internal audits, and corrective actions; coordinate external audits and support management reviews.
• Serve as a primary customer quality contact. Address concerns, clarify specifications, coordinate responses, and ensure corrective actions are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead problem-solving efforts. Investigate customer complaints and internal defects using structured root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and verification of effectiveness.
• Stay involved in daily inspection activities. Support first-piece approvals, in-process checks, final inspections, dimensional layouts, and other inspection needs.
• Interpret technical requirements. Review drawings, tolerances, GD&T, finish requirements, and customer specifications to establish clear inspection and acceptance criteria.
• Oversee inspection equipment and calibration. Ensure measuring equipment is suitable, maintained, calibrated, and used correctly, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Support new product launches and process changes. Coordinate quality planning and documentation using APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, MSA, and capability studies, as applicable.
• Monitor quality performance. Track customer complaints, scrap, rework, and recurring defects; use data to establish priorities and measure improvement.
• Strengthen process controls. Audit production processes and inspection practices, identify gaps, and work with department leaders to prevent quality issues.
• Control nonconforming product. Coordinate identification, segregation, disposition, and verification of suspect or rejected material.
• Build quality knowledge throughout the plant. Train employees on inspection methods, customer requirements, measuring equipment, and quality procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of five years of quality experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Prior management or supervisory experience strongly preferred, with the ability to lead teams, set expectations, and hold employees accountable.
• Experience with die casting, machining, metal fabrication, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and experience supporting quality system audits.
• Understanding and practical application of AIAG core tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and customer specifications.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection; CMM experience preferred.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to handle customer concerns professionally.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and software used for quality records, reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively across departments while maintaining quality standards and customer requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position, with compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program

Work Environment

This position works in both office and manufacturing environments and requires regular involvement on the production floor. Appropriate personal protective equipment and compliance with company safety requirements are required.

Schedule flexibility is expected to support production, customer needs, audits, and quality issues across shifts.

Job Type: Full-time
Compensation Type: Salaried
Work Location: In person — Dyersville, Iowa

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person