Quality Manager - Plastics MFG/Automotive

Wheaton, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This is a great chance to join an automotive-focused manufacturer of various plastic components, located in the near SW Suburbs of Chicago. Seeing steady growth, our client is looking to bolster their quality team for the future.
  • Join an organization that is highly stable, and expanding globally
  • Competitive compensation package, Quality-focused team

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturer headquartered in Europe, with a key operation here in Chicagoland. They are expanding their existing presence in North America and are growing their local facility - as such they are going to bolster their quality department. This facility manufactures injection-molded components for the solar and automotive industries. In joining a growing global organization, this is an opportunity to grow your career at a reputable, stable company.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001
  • Lead quality assurance and quality control activities within the injection molding process, including in-process inspections, first article inspections, and final audits.
  • Analyze quality data (scrap, defects, customer complaints) to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and tooling teams to improve process capability, reduce variation, and enhance product quality.
  • Oversee customer quality requirements, including PPAPs, control plans, FMEAs, and capability studies.
  • Manage internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
  • Lead and develop the quality team, including inspectors and technicians.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing processes.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues and drive resolution in a timely manner.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree highly preferred
  • 5+ years of quality experience within manufacturing
  • Experience with injection molding processes
  • Metrology experience (micrometers, calipers, CMM, etc.)
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary of $85k-$120k depending on experience
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Cigna health insurance
  • Short term/long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid Time Off
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048700

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wheaton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-062026-7048700