Quality Manager

Quality Manager Lead Quality | Drive Improvement | Make an Impact At H.O. Bostrom, quality isn't just about passing audits, it's about building trust with customers, strengthening our processes, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. As a family-owned manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, we believe our people make the difference. Position Quality Manger Location Waukesha, WI Company H.O. Bostrom What You’ll Do Own and continually improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance and successful certification audits Lead the internal audit program and oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve issues permanently Serve as the primary quality contact for customer concerns, leading root cause investigations and driving sustainable corrective actions Develop quality policies, control plans, inspection strategies, and key performance indicators that reduce defects, customer complaints, and the cost of poor quality Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Production to improve processes, support new product introductions, and ensure quality is built into every step Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA, and other quality tools Lead, coach, and develop one Quality Technicians while fostering a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) Five or more years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with manufacturing assembly processes; metals experience is strongly preferred Proven experience managing ISO 9001 systems, internal audits, and quality compliance Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and customer communication skills Ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate quality issues into actionable business improvements CQE/CQI certification and Lean or Six Sigma experience are a plus Compensation and Benefits H.O. Bostrom offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay and bonus opportunities, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. About Us H O Bostrom is an innovative manufacturing company with both national and global reach. We design and supply specialized products that support first responders, including fire and EMS professionals, who serve communities every day. Our continued growth is driven by product innovation, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr