Corporate Process Quality Manager - Metals Manufacturing

Corporate Process Quality ManagerSpring Grove, IL | On-Site | Full-Time, Direct Hire | $100,000 to $120,000/yearAn employee-owned metals manufacturer in Spring Grove, Illinois is hiring a Corporate Process Quality Manager to lead the process side of its quality function. The company operates in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment serving Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, NADCAP, and AS9100-regulated customers. This role focuses on shop floor process control, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement.Schedule: Full-time, on-site in Spring Grove, IL. Some overnight travel may be required.Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 base, plus annual target bonus and 15% ESOP contributionWhat You’ll DoLead the development of a best-in-class process control and problem-solving culture across manufacturing operations. Drive company-wide continuous improvement with a strong emphasis on structured problem-solving and process control. Support and enhance the Corrective Action Request (CAR) system, non-conformance control, and deviation processes. Champion high-visibility quality problem-solving events and lead root cause investigations on the shop floor.Partner with the Director of Quality and Corporate Quality Assurance Manager on broader quality strategy. Coordinate with Sales, Process Engineering, and subject matter experts to review manufacturability of customer designs and recommend specification or tolerance modifications where appropriate. Participate in FMEA development, control plans, and APQP activities for key processes and customer projects. Lead daily collaboration meetings and develop company-wide quality metrics. Support internal, external, and supplier quality audits, as well as layered process audits, in coordination with the Corporate Quality Assurance team.The role manages 6 direct reports, all quality engineers.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree7+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on shop floor continuous improvement experienceSix Sigma training (Black Belt strongly preferred), with multiple completed projectsStrong working knowledge of structured problem-solving tools including fishbone, DMAIC, 5 Whys, A3, and 8DExperience with APQP, FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, GD&T, and lean tools (6S, VSM, TPM)Experience leading teams, or strong project management background in lieu of direct report managementProficient with Microsoft Office and MinitabPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical disciplineSix Sigma Black Belt certificationCertified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQLead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 or AS9100High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience (high-speed assembly experience is not a fit for this role)Metals industry experience or metallurgy knowledgeExperience with Nuclear, Military, Aerospace, or NADCAP-regulated environmentsCompensation and Benefits$100,000 to $120,000 base salary, based on experienceAnnual target bonus15% ESOP contribution (employee-owned company)All-in first-year compensation guaranteed up to $140,000 until ESOP and bonus programs fully kick inTo apply, submit your resume through this posting.