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Job description
Corporate Systems Quality Assurance Manager
Position Summary
The Corporate Systems Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide quality management systems, quality assurance policies, compliance programs, and regulatory initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role provides leadership and oversight for customer quality requirements, auditing systems, inspection functions, supplier quality, corrective action programs, and overall quality system effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support company-wide quality management system initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Serve as management representative for quality systems and coordinate activities with registrars, governing bodies, customers, and regulatory agencies
Drive the use of core quality tools and structured problem-solving methodologies throughout the organization
Direct quality-related functions including inspection, regulatory compliance, supplier quality, auditing programs, customer contract compliance, and shop floor quality systems
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, internal quality policies, regulatory standards, and industry certifications
Establish and oversee supplier quality programs, internal auditing systems, inspection procedures, and corrective action processes
Facilitate and oversee internal audits related to ISO, AS, nuclear, and other high-specification quality systems
Lead audit planning, auditor training, audit follow-up activities, and corrective action verification processes
Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure quality expectations are achieved
Develop, implement, and maintain quality metrics aligned with operational and customer performance objectives
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving initiatives tied to quality and operational issues
Support customer communication regarding specifications, process capabilities, audits, quality concerns, and compliance requirements
Assist in the development and communication of quality procedures, systems, technical standards, and training programs
Support second- and third-party audits and customer witness activities
Participate in Lean, 6S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Support safety initiatives and maintain active involvement in company safety programs
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or related technical discipline preferred
Minimum of 7 years of quality assurance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Lead Auditor experience within ISO, AS9100, nuclear, military, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality systems preferred
Strong knowledge of quality systems, auditing, corrective actions, supplier quality, root cause analysis, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, Lean methodologies, TPM, statistics, and GD&T
Experience within metals manufacturing, forging, machining, aerospace defense, nuclear, or highly regulated industrial environments strongly preferred
Strong leadership, communication, training, and team development capabilities
Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality analytics/reporting tools such as Minitab
Additional Information
Position supports office, laboratory, and manufacturing shop floor environments
Some overnight travel may be required
Shift or plant location responsibilities may vary based on business needs
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Worksite address
spring grove, IL, 60081, US
Who can apply
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