Corporate Quality Manager l Crystal Lake, IL

Corporate Quality Manager

Our client is a metal products manufacturer primarily serving the defense and military sectors. With over 100 years in business, they have contributed to high-profile space-age projects and everyday metal applications. Currently, they are experiencing significant growth and reinvesting in their facilities and workforce to maintain a top position with key customers. The Corporate Quality Manager will play a vital role in C-suite strategy while ensuring hands-on oversight at the operational level.

Promote the consistent use of quality tools and processes across all functions. Serve as the Management Representative for the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with applicable standards and coordinating with registrars and governing bodies.

Direct and coordinate teams responsible for inspection, QMS, certification and regulatory compliance, shop floor quality, and customer contract adherence. Oversee product quality, customer-specific requirements, and inspection activities for incoming, in-process, and finished goods.

Manage supplier quality and auditing programs to ensure effective performance and compliance. Oversee internal auditing for AS, ISO, and Nuclear standards, including audit planning, execution, corrective actions, and auditor development.

Work closely with production, sales, and engineering to ensure quality resources meet customer expectations. Represent the company in communications with customers and third-party auditors regarding specifications, capabilities, and quality performance.

Develop and maintain quality performance metrics aligned with business and customer goals. Lead structured problem-solving efforts, drive corrective actions, and serve as a catalyst for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and culture.

Identify and support companywide training needs related to quality. Mentor and train internal auditors and team members to strengthen quality competency and compliance.

Implement and maintain internal quality systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee key processes such as certification / compliance reviews, corrective actions, layered process audits, and customer communication protocols.

Support customer audits, second- and third-party audits, and witness activities. Ensure clear communication, effective documentation, and successful outcomes during all external quality engagements.

Actively support company safety initiatives and promote safe work practices. Collaborate effectively across teams to sustain a culture of quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Use metrics to evaluate and eliminate waste while improving efficiency and accuracy. Participate in Lean and 6S activities to optimize operations and strengthen overall quality performance.

Assist the Director of Quality in determining optimal staffing and perform other responsibilities as assigned. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

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.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in a quality management capacity

Understanding of ISO 9001

AS 9100 experience is preferred

Experience leading root cause and corrective action investigations

Experience with metrology and machining

Experience within a job shop environment

Sponsorship is not provided

Total compensation up to $120,000

Additional bonuses and ESOP stock options

United Healthcare health insurance

2 weeks PTO

401(k) matching