Quality Manager South Elgin, IL

• Safe Harbor 401k program AND profit sharing!
• Established company with 'Quality-First' culture!

About Our Client

The client is a wellestablished manufacturer of innovative electronic equipment, serving a highly recognizable customer base across industries including aerospace, automotive, and food service. Known for exceptional employee tenure, the company is deeply committed to a "Quality First" culture that guides all operations. If you're a motivated Quality Manager eager to sustain and advance this culture, we encourage you to apply!

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.
• Perform additional duties that support broader organizational objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


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 problemsolving 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 fastpaced 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

Contact

George Sherlock

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