Quality Control Manager

Description

Quality Control Manager – Manufacturing | Milwaukee Metro, WI
Full-Time | Exempt | Leadership Role
A well-established, growth-oriented manufacturing company in the Milwaukee Metro area is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead and evolve its quality systems across a high-volume CNC machining environment. This is a senior leadership role with broad influence across production, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on quality leader who thrives in ISO-driven environments, enjoys building teams, and wants to mentor the next generation of quality leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and continuously improve the company-wide Quality Management System (ISO 9001–driven)
Establish and manage short- and long-term departmental goals, budgets, and cost controls
Develop, implement, and maintain:

Inspection criteria and procedures
Quality standards and reliability benchmarks
Statistical process controls and reporting systems
Drive and support PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and SPC activities
Apply Total Quality Management (TQM) tools across manufacturing operations

Coordinate with Production and Plant Leadership to:

Improve product reliability
Reduce scrap, rework, and operating costs
Lead nonconformance investigations, disposition decisions, and corrective actions
Oversee in-process and final inspection across the full production cycle
Manage supplier quality, including audits and purchased-part validation

Lead customer quality initiatives, including:

New product launches
Complaints and corrective actions
RGAs, recalls, and quality campaigns

Develop and implement:

Quality Recognition Programs
Employee training on ISO, safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance
Ensure full compliance with ISO standards, OSHA, and applicable government regulations

Leadership & Team Development
Directly supervise and develop the Quality Department
Responsible for:

Hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning
Coaching and developing future quality leaders

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement

Serve as the quality voice across cross-functional leadership teams

Ideal Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of manufacturing experience in machine shop environments
Minimum 5+ continuous years in a Quality Management leadership role with direct reports

Strong background in:

CNC machining (3, 4 & 5 axis)
High-volume, low-setup production
Raw materials processing (steel bar/tube, castings, forgings)

Certifications strongly preferred (one or more):

CMQ/OE
MQM
Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
CQE / CQA
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

Prior experience in small-mid-sized manufacturing organizations preferred with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams
Skills & Competencies
Advanced knowledge of:

Statistical analysis
Quality systems and audits
Process capability and continuous improvement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
High level of professionalism and organizational leadership
Comfortable presenting to senior leadership, customers, and regulators

Work Environment

Primarily office and manufacturing floor presence
Exposure to CNC machinery and production activity
Moderate noise level
Physical ability to move through production areas as needed

Why This Role Stands Out

Senior-level strategic and hands-on leadership role
Direct impact on company-wide quality culture
High visibility with executive leadership
Opportunity to build and shape the future of quality leadership
Stable, well-capitalized manufacturing environment
Long-term career growth potential

Company Overview
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay:$90.00 - $