Quality Manager | South Elgin, IL

Quality Manager

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of cutting-edge electronic equipment, serving a diverse portfolio of highly recognizable customers across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and food service. They are known not only for their innovative products but also for their exceptional employee retention, with long average tenure reflecting a stable, people-focused culture. Quality truly sits at the core of the organization-embedded in every process, decision, and product. This is a great opportunity for a motivated Quality Manager who is passionate about maintaining high standards, driving continuous improvement, and leading within a genuinely "Quality First" environment.

Job Description:

• Champion and maintain a fully certified QMS aligned with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 standards.
• Serve as the Management Representative during audits, customer visits, and regulatory assessments.
• Oversee inspection and testing operations across the full manufacturing lifecycle.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a skilled team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Build and enhance quality evaluation and control systems within production and materials processing.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to strengthen process capability and maintain robust controls.
• Lead internal audits, CAPA, customer complaint resolution, and management review activities.
• Oversee document control, equipment calibration, nonconformance tracking, RMAs/MRBs, and full traceability systems.
• Collaborate directly with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies on quality performance and compliance.
• Track, analyze, and present critical KPIs such as Customer PPM, Supplier PPM, Cost of Quality, and audit outcomes.
• Recommend and implement new quality standards, procedures, and methods to support continuous improvement.
• Stay current with evolving industry and regulatory requirements, including FDA expectations.

The Successful Applicant:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of recent quality leadership experience within regulated industries such as aerospace, medical devices, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Experience with medical device environments; FDA regulatory exposure is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and ITAR/EAR requirements.
• Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FAI, SPC, MSA, and GD&T.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a track record of driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate across teams.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

What's on Offer:

• Base salary $110,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 3 Weeks PTO + company holidays
• 401k program with Safe Harbor contribution
• Annual profit sharing bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits through BCBS