Quality Improvement Manager

Waukesha, WI 53072

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Quality Engineering Job Number: Ca382522820 Compensation: $90000-105000 / year

Job Description

Title: Quality Improvement Manager 
Location: Waukesha, WI 
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100k - $115k 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.


Job Summary:
As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing quality strategies that align with our overall business objectives. You will oversee quality initiatives, manage quality personnel, and ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 80079-34.

Job Duties:
  • Develop and implement long-range and short-term quality strategies and policies.
  • Oversee ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 80079-34 compliance.
  • Manage sustainability programs and develop corporate sustainability strategies.
  • Supervise and lead Quality and Shipping & Receiving personnel.
  • Investigate and resolve non-conformances, corrective actions, and other quality challenges.
  • Support new product launches (APQP/PPAPs).
  • Lead audits and meetings (registrar, internal, supplier, and customer).
  • Direct the integration of technical activities and products.
  • Support new product launches, scale-up, and continuous improvements.
  • Lead root cause analysis activities, FMEA's, flows, control plans, and other quality activities.
  • Analyze cell dashboards and quality reporting to identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects.
  • Participate in strategic capital/process decisions and correlate with 1-page business plans.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality Assurance/Control, or Business Management.
  • 5+ years of quality experience in addition to leading, mentoring, training teams 
  • Strong understanding of ISO 9000; IATF 16949 preferred.
  • Six Sigma knowledge; Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of APQP, DFMA, PPAP, quality measurement, and inspection.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Ally Boushley

Ally Boushley is a seasoned Technical Recruiter specializing in the Commercial Division, boasting a remarkable 8-year career in the dynamic realm of recruitment. Ally's passion for matchmaking candidates with the perfect roles and her knack for uncovering rare talents make her a respected figure in the talent acquisition landscape.

As a Technical Recruiter, Ally's profound understanding of industry intricacies within the Commercial Division allows her to excel in her craft. Her expertise bridges the gap between candidates and clients and positions her as a strategic partner in shaping their success stories.

Ally's true joy in recruiting comes from her ability to be a talent matchmaker. She revels in the thrill of finding elusive "purple squirrel" candidates with rare and exceptional skills that perfectly align with niche job requirements. Exploring new industries, discovering unique companies, and learning about diverse skill sets fuels her passion. For Ally, knowledge is power, and she actively seeks opportunities to expand her understanding of the ever-evolving recruitment landscape.

Her advice to job seekers is simple yet profound: Always take the interview. Ally understands that every interview holds the potential to lead to unexpected opportunities or connections that can positively change one's career trajectory. She encourages candidates to approach each interview as a valuable learning experience and a chance to meet influential individuals who may shape their future.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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