Assistant Quality Manager

Assistant Quality Manager

For over 86 years, The Cly-Del Manufacturing Company has been a trusted partner in precision metal forming, specializing in Eyeletype™ and deep drawn components that power industries from consumer goods to defense. As a family-owned and locally rooted company, we pride ourselves on our engineering excellence, investment in innovation, and long-term relationships with customers and employees alike.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Quality Manager to support and advance Cly-Del’s Quality Management System and oversee day-to-day quality operations in collaboration with our Quality Manager. This hands-on leadership role will play a key part in ensuring product conformance, maintaining customer satisfaction, and supporting the continuous improvement of processes, materials, and inspection methods. 

This position is designed as a succession role, preparing the right candidate to eventually assume full leadership of the Quality Department. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, proven manufacturing experience, and a passion for building robust systems that drive quality performance across the organization.

Quality Management & Compliance

• Support and enforce the company’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001 and related standards).

• Lead internal and external quality audits and coordinate all audit responses and corrective actions.

• Ensure product conformance to customer and regulatory requirements through process monitoring and validation.

• Assist in maintaining all quality documentation, including procedures, inspection plans, and control records.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, process capability, and first-pass yield.

Customer & Supplier Relations

• Serve as a technical liaison for quality issues between customers, engineering, and production.

• Participate in APQP, PPAP, and customer-defined approval processes.

• Communicate with suppliers regarding quality expectations, corrective actions, and performance improvement.

• Analyze and evaluate supplier quality performance to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Technical Leadership & Process Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using 8D, DMAIC, and FMEA methodologies.

• Develop and track key quality metrics including yield, scrap, COPQ, and Cpk/Ppk performance.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of statistical process control (SPC) systems.

• Collaborate with operations and engineering to optimize processes for quality, efficiency, and repeatability.

• Lead or assist in the training of inspectors, operators, and supervisors in measurement methods and quality standards.

Metallurgical & Laboratory Support

• Learn and assist with metallurgical testing procedures in Cly-Del’s in-house laboratory, including hardness testing, microstructural evaluation, and material analysis.

• Support documentation and reporting of lab results for process validation and customer reporting.

• Collaborate with engineering to correlate metallurgical findings with process outcomes and product performance.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and present quality reports and management review summaries highlighting performance trends and risks.

• Participate in capital and technology evaluations for inspection and metrology equipment.

• Support Lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives across departments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from accredited college or university, OR equivalent technical and manufacturing experience.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; experience with other certification standards is a plus.

• Proven success in leading audits, implementing corrective actions, and improving process performance.

• Familiarity with metallurgical testing, materials evaluation, or laboratory procedures preferred (training provided).

• Experience with deep draw or progressive stamping operations strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality data management tools; ERP experience a plus.

Certifications (Preferred)

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.

·       Technical Excellence: Work with a company known for decades of precision metal forming leadership.

·       Immediate Benefits: Medical, dental, vision from day one.

·       Financial Security: Company-paid disability and life insurance.

·       Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company contribution.

·       Work-Life Balance: Paid holidays and vacation from hire.

·       Professional Growth: Paid education programs and career advancement opportunities.

·       Safety First: Safety glasses and shoe reimbursement.

·       Collaboration: Partner directly with customers and cross-functional teams on innovative engineering solutions.

The Cly-Del Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. 

We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fair treatment for all employees and applicants. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.