Quality Manager

The Quality Manager is a hands‑on quality leader supporting the Tucker manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for maintaining AS9100 certification, strengthening quality systems and lab capability, partnering closely with Operations to prevent recurring issues, and improving training and technical knowledge across Quality and Operations. The position offers high visibility as the site refreshes the LPS Max product line and continues cultural change with new Operations leadership.

• We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our “flexibility within the framework” approach.
• We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.
• Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner – we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive!
• Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone’s contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.
• We live by our Core Values:
  We focus on the essential core of each business opportunity, fostering simplicity in how we think and execute.
• We gain strength through trial and error and work as a team through jointly sharing risk .
• We treat our customers and suppliers with integrity and transparency and constantly strive to do the right thing.
• We deeply respect diversity at every level of the company and consequently promote an open environment where innovations can emerge from our various backgrounds and experiences.
• We trust our team members and are confident that they each work to the highest professional standards and in the company’s best interests.

• Hands‑on and comfortable working closely with day‑to‑day manufacturing and quality operations.
• Technically minded and able to troubleshoot manufacturing and batch‑related quality issues.
• Focused on root cause analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Confident managing customer interactions, complaints and audit activity.
• A collaborative people leader who can strengthen the skills of the on‑site Quality team and partner effectively with Operations.

• Lead the site Quality function and promote, establish, maintain, and continuously improve quality procedures, standards, specifications, and processes to support the Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop, obtain approval for, implement, and manage the site Quality Plan to ensure achievement of quality and business objectives.
• Manage, train, coach, and develop Quality Department staff; establish performance goals, provide ongoing performance feedback, and develop talent for future opportunities.
• Manage QMS training for site employees, including applicable Standard Operating Procedures, quality requirements, and related processes.
• Provide Quality oversight and technical leadership for production and business processes, partnering closely with Operations to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve recurring quality issues.
• Investigate non‑conformances and manufacturing abnormalities; conduct root‑cause analysis, calculate and provide direction on batch adjustments, and lead implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Supervise and maintain the Quality Laboratory and Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene Plan, ensuring Quality Technicians are appropriately trained on test methods, labels, SDS controls, equipment, and applicable safety requirements.
• Oversee analytical testing instrumentation, laboratory processes, and test methods. Evaluate methods for accuracy, consistency, and relevance, and…