Quality Manager - Metal Fabrication | Glendale Heights, IL

Job TitleQuality ManagerJob DescriptionDirect the Quality team (inspectors, technicians, engineers) through prioritization, coaching, and accountability. Balance workload across the Quality team to ensure efficiency and avoid bottlenecks. Train team members on quality standards, tools, and problem-solving methods (e.g., root cause analysis, CAPA, PPAP). Encourage team members to identify process improvements and implement solutions. Drive corrective and preventive action systems (CAPA) to resolve customer complaints and systemic issues. Encourage ownership of quality processes, audits, and corrective actions. Collaborate with operations and engineering on root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and defect reduction. Establish performance standards, procedures, and audit controls that meet business and customer requirements. Develop and maintain KPIs for quality performance; report regularly to division leadership. Organize and promote company-wide quality improvement efforts. Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal business units to resolve issues. Travel to customer, supplier, and internal business unit sites may be required when necessary. Lead internal audits as well as second- and third-party audits. Support the team for all new product introductions and engineering changes to verify quality documentation is correct and assist with NPI signoff. Participate in team meetings, document action items, and keep the team aware of customer concerns.The Successful Applicant3+ years of supervisory/managerial experience within quality Direct experience with sheet metal fabrication ISO 9001 QMS / auditing experience Metrology experience (Micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) Familiarity with GD&T Experience implementing system process improvements Automotive experience is preferred Experience with IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485 is a plus CMM experience is a plus Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferredWhat's on OfferBase salary of $110k-$140k depending on experience 10% bonus incentive Paid Time Off 401(k) matching up to 4% Health / dental / vision insuranceContact Zac Jones Quote job ref JN-082026-7078192Job SummarySector: Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector: Quality, Technical Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing Where: Glendale Heights Contract Type: Permanent Consultant name: Zac Jones Job Reference: JN-082026-7078192