Manufacturing Quality Manager

We are seeking a hands-on, high-caliber Quality Manager to lead and elevate our client's quality department. This role bridges the gap between high-level quality management systems (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance) and daily, on-the-floor technical inspections.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume, high-precision subcontract machining environment, ensuring that every turned product, screw machine part, and CNC-milled component meets stringent customer specifications and just-in-time (JIT) delivery windows. Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3–5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Manager in a precision turned-product facility, automatic screw machine shop, or custom CNC job shop.

• Industry Background: strong preference given to candidates with direct quality experience supporting the Automotive (IATF requirements), Aerospace, or heavy Agricultural equipment sectors.

• Technical Proficiency: Deep mastery of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), reading complex manufacturing blueprints, and understanding traditional lathe/screw machine capabilities.

• Certifications: CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or CQM (Certified Quality Manager) is a strong asset. Lead or Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001/IATF 16949 is highly desirable.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, proactive leadership style, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both CNC machinists on the floor and the executive management team. Ready to Take the Lead?
  If you are a detail-oriented Quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced precision machine shop, we want to hear from you!

salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

1. Quality Systems, Compliance & Audits

• Audit Leadership: Maintain, optimize, and internal-audit company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure complete alignment with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. Serve as the lead interface for external Registrar and Tier-1 automotive customer audits.

• Traceability & Records: Manage and organize variable data records, PPAP packages, control plans, material certifications, and FMEAs to ensure foolproof component traceability.

2. Precision Inspection & Metrology

• Floor Inspection: Direct and execute First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process routing checks, and critical incoming/final inspections on high-volume precision turned products.

• Gage Calibration: Oversee the calibration, tracking, and Gage R&R verification program for all micrometers, calipers, thread gages, and specialized metrology equipment on the shop floor.

• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Utilize SPC methodologies to track production capabilities, analyze variability in CNC/screw machine processes, and establish predictive corrective actions to minimize downtime and scrap.

3. Subcontract & Problem Resolution

• Vendor Quality: Partner with external subcontract suppliers (e.g., plating, anodizing, or heat-treating houses) to guarantee outside processes conform exactly to blueprint requirements.

• Root Cause Analysis: Lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to resolve internal deviations or external customer complaints promptly.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Blueprint Reading (5 years of experience is required)
• GD and T (5 years of experience is required)
• Wire EDM (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Quality Inspection (5 years of experience is required)
• Quality Management (5 years of experience is required)
• Precision Machining (5 years of experience is required)
• Automotive/Aerospace Industry (5 years of experience is required)
• ISO 9001 (5 years of experience is required)
• IATF 16949 (5 years of experience is required)
• First Article Inspection (FAI) (5 years of experience is required)
• Statistical Process Control (5 years of experience is required)
• Final Inspection (5 years of experience is required)
• Variable Data Records Mgmt (5 years of experience is required)
• Gage calibration (5 years of experience is required)
• PPAP (5 years of experience is required)
• FMEA (5 years of experience is required)
• Control Plans (5 years of experience is required)
• Vendor Quality Management (5 years of experience is required)
• Root Cause Analysis (5 years of experience is required)
• CAPA (5 years of experience is required)
• ISO/IATF Auditor Certification (5 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.