Quality Manager - Automotive Manufacturer | Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
The Quality Manager will be responsible for managing my client's ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems, along with leading both internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance with these standards.
  • Annual bonus incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities!
  • Global manufacturer with exciting growth plans!

About Our Client

A well-established, growth-driven precision manufacturer based in Southeast Wisconsin is conducting a confidential search for a Quality Manager. The company specializes in engineered metal components and assemblies, serving industrial, automotive, structural, and emerging markets across multiple facilities. It is privately held and currently undergoing a significant phase of operational and quality system development.

Job Description

  • Own the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System across two primary manufacturing facilities.
  • Lead and develop a team of quality engineers, inspectors, auditors, and technicians; build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the technical quality resource for engineered metal products, understanding how the company's offerings support customer requirements across multiple end markets.
  • Manage incoming material inspection, in-process monitoring, and finished goods inspection to ensure conformance to customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
  • Own calibration and accuracy programs for all monitoring and measurement devices.
  • Lead customer quality relationships - corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, CAPA), complaint resolution, and customer audit support.
  • Manage supplier quality including performance monitoring, audits, and corrective action.
  • Support product development activities with quality engineering rigor - FMEAs, control plans, MSA, and process validation.
  • Report to the President on QMS performance, audit results, KPIs, and improvement roadmaps.
  • Conduct management review meetings and maintain all ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 documentation requirements.



Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit!

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 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • 4+ years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 and or IATF 16949 - system ownership, audit leadership, and corrective action management.
  • Working knowledge of engineered metal products and metal manufacturing processes (stamping, cold forming, machining, or similar).
  • Proven experience with PPAPs, APQP, FMEAs, control plans, MSA, and SPC.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing technical teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $100,000 - $125,000
  • Annual bonus incentives - 5-10%
  • 3 Weeks PTO + company holidays
  • Comprehensive health benefits through BCBS
  • 401k program with employer match
  • Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7016456

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Milwaukee
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-052026-7016456