Quality & Compliance Manager

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Full Time Management Chaska, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

The Quality & Compliance Manager is a key member of the management team, responsible for ensuring that Quality and Compliance processes support business objectives and organizational growth. This role oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs, ensuring adherence to AS9100/ISO
9001 standards, while also supporting CMMC and ITAR registration requirements. As part of our ESOP-driven culture, the Quality & Compliance Manager plays a vital role in fostering a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.

American Flexible Products (AFP) is a state-of-the-art manufacturing company specializing in the custom conversion of foam, sponge, rubber, EMI/RFI shielding materials, and a wide range of flexible materials. Our solutions address gasketing, bonding, vibration dampening, thermal management, and conductivity challenges across diverse industries. As an AS9100-registered and ITAR-registered company, we uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance, making us a trusted partner for aerospace, defense, medical, electronics, and other high-performance applications.

We are also a Preferred Converter for both 3M and Rogers Corporation, giving our customers access to premium materials such as 3M adhesives, VHB tapes, and ROGERS PORON and BISCO Silicones—ensuring optimal performance in even the most demanding environments.

With over 35 years of experience, AFP has established itself as a market leader in custom fabrication. Our advanced engineering capabilities, deep material expertise, and diverse manufacturing technologies enable us to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions—whether for prototyping or high-volume production runs.

Located in Chaska, MN, AFP is committed to exceptional quality and outstanding customer service. We are a 100% employee-owned company which means every team member is personally invested in your success. When you partner with AFP, you work directly with an owner—ensuring dedication, expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering top-tier solutions tailored to your needs.

American Flexible Products maintains ITAR-compliant operations. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

• Maintain an audit-ready AS9100 Quality Management System in compliance with ISO
  9001/AS9100 standards.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements, including REACH, RoHS, sustainability initiatives, and environmental reporting.
• Manage document storage, record retention, and version control for Quality Management (QM) and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Schedule and oversee Quality meetings and internal/external audits.
• Serve as the Management Representative for the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring seamless customer communication regarding quality-related matters.
• Analyze audit and QMS data to drive continuous improvement initiatives and report key quality metrics.
• Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing methods, inspection equipment, measurement techniques, and relevant software tools.
• Directly manage the Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement team members.
• Perform internal audits, identify areas for improvement, and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Perform regular GEMBA walks to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.
• Provide training to management, departments, and internal customers on quality management system (QMS) requirements and best practices.
• Mentor AFP Management, Quality and Engineering teams in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Communicate and oversee product and raw material…