Quality Manager

We're seeking a Quality Manager to lead and elevate quality across precision machining, CNC, and fabrication operations. This role is hands-on and strategic-owning the quality system, driving continuous improvement, and partnering closely with operations and engineering to deliver best-in-class products.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Quality team across machining and fabrication

Own the Quality Management System (ISO-based) and customer compliance

Oversee inspection and measurement processes, including CMM and GD&T

Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement

Partner with operations to reduce scrap, rework, and customer escapes

Lead audits, supplier quality, and new process validations

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

8+ years of quality experience in manufacturing

Strong background in CNC machining, fabrication, and CMM inspection

Experience leading quality teams and quality systems

Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, CAPA, PPAP/APQP

Why Work Here

Visible impact: Quality has a true seat at the table and influences decisions

Hands-on leadership: Stay close to the shop floor, not stuck behind reports

Stability: Well-established manufacturing operation with long-term growth

Autonomy: Authority to improve systems, processes, and culture

Collaboration: Work alongside experienced operations and engineering leaders

Career runway: Opportunity to build and shape the quality organization

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and holidays

Bonus or profit-sharing opportunities

Equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.