Quality Manager - Gears

This is a high-level quality manager position with a leader of custom gear and gearbox manufacturing in the Chicagoland area. Client Details

The hiring organization is a medium-sized business services company specializing in providing top-tier engineering and manufacturing solutions. They are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products for their clients.

Description

• Maintain high levels of internal and external customer service, investigate (and correct) customer issues and complaints relating to quality through corrective actions and active follow ups
• Supervise workers engages in inspection and testing activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity
• Lead ISO9001 and AS9100 audits internally and externally
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished products
• Provide technical and statistical expertise to teams
• Formulate, document and maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives
• Coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs
• Create, document and implement inspection criteria and procedures
• Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within Company
• Provide, and oversee, inspection activity for product throughout production cycle
• Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes
• Interact with vendors to ensure quality of all purchased parts
• Create and direct environmental test functions and applications
• Maintain active role on internal Continuous Improvement teams
• Design, develop and implement quality control training programs

Profile

• 5+ years of experience in Gear/Gearbox Manufacturing
• Bachelors degree in Engineering strongly preferred
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in quality within a gear manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to speak with customers and handle corrective actions
• Non-conformance reporting expert
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 at a minimum, AS9100 a plus.
• Lead auditor certifications a plus
• ITAR Compliance
• Strong core quality tools - FAI, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, etc
• Relocation offered if all requirements are met

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from $105,000 to $135,000 depending on relevant experience and tenure
• Discretionary bonus up to ~10%
• Health/Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401k Match
• Negotiable PTO/Sick Time
• More!

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