Quality Control Manager

Lemont, Illinois Permanent USD85,000 - USD105,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your leadership and quality control experience with a stable and growing manufacturer. The company produces products for several well-known consumer brands that consumers use every day. Apply today to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
  • Annual bonus incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities!
  • Excellent PTO & work/life balance!

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of custom, high-quality retail display products. Over decades of success, they have built a strong reputation for innovative design, exceptional craftsmanship, and superior product quality. Their work can be found supporting many of the world's most recognizable brands in stores you visit and products you use every day. As the company continues to grow and strengthen its operations, they are seeking a Quality Control Manager to join their team near Lemont, IL. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Job Description

  • Manage and improve quality control processes across manufacturing operations.
  • Ensure products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal quality standards.
  • Oversee in-process and final inspections to maintain consistent product quality.
  • Maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and documentation systems.
  • Monitor quality metrics and drive accountability for results.
  • Lead investigations into quality issues, non-conformances, and customer concerns.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Track trends and identify opportunities to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and minimize waste.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, delivery, and cost reduction.
  • Partner with operations and engineering teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop quality personnel to improve performance and technical capabilities.
  • Provide guidance and training on quality systems, inspection methods, and best practices.
  • Build a culture of quality awareness throughout the organization.
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to achieve business objectives.

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 Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience supervising or managing quality personnel.
  • Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
  • Experience analyzing quality data and reporting performance metrics.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $85,000 - $105,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus target - 7% target
  • 18 days paid time off + paid holidays
  • 401k with 3% match
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Contact
Collin Patrick Walsh
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7099224

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lemont
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Collin Patrick Walsh
Job Reference
JN-092026-7099224
 

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