Quality Manager - Industrial Manufacturer | North Barrington, IL
Michael Page International
- North Barrington, Illinois
- 30+ days ago
- $100,000–$140,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Renowned for its expertise in metal forming technologies, the organization has experienced consistent growth in recent years and continues to expand its presence within its core industries. Monitor Quality Engineering phone queue coverage to ensure appropriate staffing during business hours, reporting weekly results and corrective actions for significant variances.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Barrington, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Quality Engineering Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, family-owned industrial manufacturer with more than 100 years of history serving the automotive, aerospace, and medical device markets. Employing over 600 people worldwide, the company operates a global manufacturing footprint with facilities across Asia and Europe. Renowned for its expertise in metal forming technologies, the organization has experienced consistent growth in recent years and continues to expand its presence within its core industries.
Job Description
Direct staff resources and organizational structure to ensure alignment with business objectives and support both new and existing customers.
Identify opportunities to enhance Quality Engineering processes and implement industry best practices.
Evaluate and improve Inspection Department processes to drive efficiency and quality performance.
Maintain and oversee the Customer Issue Report process.
Coordinate and track the Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) process, while leading the Material Review Board (MRB) and scheduled reviews of discrepant material hold areas.
Administer the Corrective Action System, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, effectiveness verification, and accuracy of documentation.
Manage and maintain the Late Shipment reporting and tracking system.
Analyze and monitor Quality Department workload metrics, including QC40 tickets, late shipments, RGAs, and other key performance indicators on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Develop and execute strategies to address adverse quality trends and reduce the frequency and impact of quality issues.
Manage Quality Engineering departmental budgets and ensure responsible financial stewardship.
Coach and support Quality Engineering and Inspection leaders in controlling departmental spending and maintaining budget compliance.
Monitor Quality Engineering phone queue coverage to ensure appropriate staffing during business hours, reporting weekly results and corrective actions for significant variances.
Contribute to the development and planning of departmental financial budgets.
Provide leadership that motivates, engages, and inspires high-performing teams.
Evaluate team performance and deliver timely coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Address performance, employee relations, and job satisfaction concerns while balancing individual and organizational needs.
Design and implement onboarding, training, and professional development programs.
Lead full-cycle talent management activities, including recruitment, employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
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 within engineering or a related field
Background in metals manufacturing preferred
Experience with at least two of the following standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and/or AS9100)
5+ years of management experience
Experience managing Quality Engineers
Problem-solving experience with Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
Experience with quality Core Tools - PPAPs, FMEA, SPC, Control Plan, etc.
Sponsorship not provided
What's on Offer
Base salary of $100k-$140k depending on experience
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Vision, Dental)
17 days of PTO start (Increasing after 1 year with organization)
401k matching up to 5.5%
Tuition reimbursement
Contact Ben Aldrich Quote job ref JN-072026-7061176
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Quality, Technical
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: North Barrington
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Ben Aldrich
Job Reference: JN-072026-7061176
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.