Quality Program Manager

Location: Elgin, IL (Onsite)
Salary: $110,000 (based on experience)
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Why This Role

Join a ~$200M global manufacturer with operations across the U.S., Europe, and China. This is a high-impact role where you’ll own quality across the operation and directly influence manufacturing performance, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Long-term disability

Position Overview

Hands-on leader responsible for quality systems and continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly operations. Drives ISO compliance, product quality, and cross-functional performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QMS and ensure ISO 9001 compliance
• Drive quality initiatives to reduce defects and improve yield
• Manage audits and CAPA processes
• Analyze quality data and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain
• Develop inspection protocols for components and assemblies
• Act as primary contact for customer/supplier quality issues
• Train and mentor quality staff
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and RCA initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years in quality within manufacturing or precision environment
• Strong ISO 9001, GD&T, SPC, FMEA, PPAP experience
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Zeiss CMM programming experience

Preferred

• ERP/QMS experience (SAP or similar)
• CQE, CQM/OE, Six Sigma certifications