Quality Manager - Machining | Milwaukee

• Growing leader of precision machined components
• Annual bonus incentives, tuition reimbursement plans, generous PTO
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, growth-focused precision manufacturing company based in Southeast Wisconsin is conducting a search for a Quality Manager. The organization manufactures engineered metal components and assemblies for industrial, automotive, structural, and emerging markets across several facilities. Privately held, the company is currently advancing its operational capabilities and quality management systems.

Job Description

• Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System across two primary manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and develop a team of quality engineers, inspectors, auditors, and technicians; build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical quality resource for engineered metal products, understanding how the company's offerings support customer requirements across multiple end markets.
• Manage incoming material inspection, in-process monitoring, and finished goods inspection to ensure conformance to customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
• Own calibration and accuracy programs for all monitoring and measurement devices.
• Lead customer quality relationships - corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, CAPA), complaint resolution, and customer audit support.
• Manage supplier quality including performance monitoring, audits, and corrective action.
• Support product development activities with quality engineering rigor - FMEAs, control plans, MSA, and process validation.
• Report to the President on QMS performance, audit results, KPIs, and improvement roadmaps.
• Conduct management review meetings and maintain all ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 documentation requirements.
  
  

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 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 4 years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and or IATF 16949 - system ownership, audit leadership, and corrective action management.
• Working knowledge of engineered metal products and metal manufacturing processes (stamping, cold forming, machining, or similar).
• Proven experience with PPAPs, APQP, FMEAs, control plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Base salary $105,000 - $120,000
• Annual bonus incentives - 5-10%
• 3 Weeks PTO company holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits through BCBS
• 401k program with employer match
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
  
  

Contact: Ed Lieser

Quote job ref: JN-052026-7017320