Quality Manager

IL169-2751610 · Steger, Illinois · Cliff Rusnak
Compensation
25.0%
Status
active
Job Description
Quality Manager / Manufacturing Quality Manager
Join a dynamic team where precision, safety, and continuous improvement shape every decision. Our client, a manufacturer of engineered industrial systems, is seeking a Quality Manager to play a critical role in advancing product reliability, vendor quality, and internal compliance.
This is a highly visible opportunity with advancement potential and involvement in impactful change and improvement initiatives within the corporate manufacturing facility.
Why You Should Apply
·        • Base salary: $80,000–$100,000 depending on experience.
·        • Target 10% annual bonus opportunity.
·        • Profit sharing plan.
·        • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
·        • 401(k) plan with company match.
·        • Company paid Short Term Disability and basic life and AD&D insurance.
·        • Travel up to 30% provides variety and visibility.
·        • Opportunities for advancement in a stable and established company.
What You’ll Be Doing
·        • Develop and implement product inspection standards and quality workflows.
·        • Evaluate vendor quality systems and manage corrective actions.
·        • Manage internal quality audit programs.
·        • Participate in and lead elements of change management processes.
·        • Determine needs for First Article Inspection Requests (FAIR) and manage execution.
·        • Document and improve work processes and inspection criteria.
·        • Coordinate training for quality tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
·        • Manage non-compliance investigations and drive corrective action.
·        • Lead continuous improvement and quality-driven projects.
About You
·        • Be able to do the job as described.
·        • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
·        • 2–5 years of applied quality engineering experience.
·        • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AAR M-1003 systems.
·        • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
·        • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
·        • Proficiency with MS Office and quality system documentation.
·        • Able to travel up to 30%.