Quality Manager
$15–$15 year
On-siteWaukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Own and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance and successful certification audits. Lead the internal audit program, oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and serve as the primary quality contact for customer concerns by driving root cause investigations. Develop quality policies, control plans, and inspection strategies while partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Production to improve processes and support new product introductions. Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and PDCA, and lead, coach, and develop one Quality Technician.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Five or more years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience managing ISO 9001 systems, internal audits, and quality compliance
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and customer communication skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate quality issues into actionable business improvements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with manufacturing assembly processes; metals experience is strongly preferred
- CQE/CQI certification and Lean or Six Sigma experience are a plus
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