Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Richfield, Wisconsin | Full-Time | Salaried

Lead Quality. Drive Improvement. Build Excellence.

At Strohwig Industries , we don't just manufacture parts—we solve some of the toughest manufacturing challenges in aerospace, defense, energy, and other demanding industries. When customers need precision, quality, and reliability for mission-critical components, they turn to Strohwig.

We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality team and continue strengthening our culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, you'll oversee our day-to-day quality operations while helping maintain our AS9100D-certified Quality Management System and ensuring every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

If you're passionate about leadership, solving complex problems, improving systems, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.

Why Strohwig?

For more than four decades, Strohwig has invested in advanced machining technology, engineering expertise, and talented people to manufacture complex, high-precision components. Our 210,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art CNC machining technology, 5-axis machining capabilities, and the capacity to tackle projects that many manufacturers simply can't.

We're continually investing in our equipment, our technology, and most importantly—our employees.

What You'll Do

As our Quality Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team
• Oversee receiving, in-process, final, and first article inspections
• Maintain and continuously improve our AS9100D Quality Management System
• Lead root cause investigations and drive effective corrective actions
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve quality and processes
• Manage customer quality concerns, supplier quality issues, and internal quality initiatives
• Oversee calibration programs, audits, and quality documentation
• Monitor quality metrics including scrap, rework, customer complaints, and corrective action effectiveness
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a culture where quality, accountability, and teamwork are part of everyday operations

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years of progressive Quality Assurance or Quality Management experience within manufacturing
• Experience working within an AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field
• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or other high-precision manufacturing
• Previous leadership experience managing quality teams
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA)
• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification
• Experience with:
  • AS9102 First Article Inspection
  • Customer and supplier audits
  • CMM inspection
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma

Benefits

We believe great employees deserve great benefits.

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Unpaid Excused Absences
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Strohwig, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact on products used in aerospace, defense, energy, and other critical industries
• Work alongside experienced engineers, machinists, and manufacturing professionals
• Lead quality initiatives in an AS9100D-certified manufacturing environment
• Help shape continuous improvement across the organization
• Grow your career with a company that continually invests in technology, innovation, and its people

Ready to lead quality at one of Wisconsin's premier precision manufacturers? Apply today and help us continue building the Strohwig Advantage.

Compensation details: 125000-165000 Yearly Salary

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