Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Quality Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Bloomingdale, IL

Salary: $115,000–$145,000 annually

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for identifying quality gaps, implementing process improvements, managing corrective actions, and ensuring manufacturing operations consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing quality management, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Experience in sheet metal fabrication, precision manufacturing, or a related industrial environment is highly preferred.

This role requires a hands-on, results-oriented leader who can collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, customers, and suppliers to strengthen quality systems and drive measurable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve quality assurance programs, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent product quality and manufacturing compliance.
• Identify quality deficiencies, establish performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions to improve overall quality performance.
• Manage internal and external corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, including root cause analysis and resolution of product or process nonconformances.
• Conduct quality audits of manufacturing processes, production documentation, and finished components.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Utilize statistical analysis and performance measurement tools to evaluate process capability, quality trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Development teams to resolve quality concerns and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes by reviewing quality documentation, validating requirements, and participating in product release approvals.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers to investigate quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce defects, improve process reliability, and strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Promote company-wide quality awareness, accountability, and adherence to established standards.
• Provide regular reporting and communication regarding quality performance, corrective actions, and ongoing improvement projects.
• Travel to customer or supplier locations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing quality assurance, quality systems, and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of statistical tools, quality performance measurement, and analytical problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, manufacturing drawings, and work orders.
• Blueprint reading certification required.
• Experience identifying quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage quality improvement initiatives and drive projects through completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality-related experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, metalworking, precision manufacturing, or similar industrial operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), and/or ISO 9000 auditing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $115,000–$145,000 , depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Education support programs
• Safety eyewear and footwear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Bonus opportunities for full-time employees

Work Environment

This is an onsite manufacturing leadership position involving regular collaboration with production personnel and engineering teams. The role may require time on the manufacturing floor, exposure to operating machinery, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.