Quality Manager

Location: Peru, IL | Full-Time | Day Shift (with off-shift oversight)

Salary: $80,000–$100,000

Reports to: Plant Manager

Supervises: Quality Supervisor, Inspectors, Gage Calibration

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a quality management system to ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements, including AS9100D certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality procedures, audits, and inspections
• Maintain AS9100D certification and ensure testing meets customer and regulatory standards
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances
• Supervise and support quality staff, including scheduling and training
• Act as main contact for internal and external quality matters
• Collect and analyze quality data; present reports as needed
• Drive continuous improvement and support lean initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve quality issues

Qualifications:

• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 (AS9100D preferred)
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred:

• ASQC Quality Engineering Certification
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and lean tools

Minimal travel required.