PPS is partnering with an established Northeast Ohio manufacturer seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead its Quality Management System and oversee all quality initiatives across the facility.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining audit readiness, leading continuous improvement efforts, managing quality personnel, reducing defects, and ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards. Candidates with aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or special process experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Oversee internal, customer, and regulatory audits
- Manage NADCAP preparation and accreditation activities
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions
- Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement
- Develop inspection procedures and quality documentation
- Coordinate calibration and inspection programs
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Sales
- Lead supplier quality initiatives
- Train employees on quality standards and procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of QMS, ISO standards, and quality systems
- Experience with SPC, GD&T, PFMEA, PPAP, and Control Plans
- Root cause analysis experience (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred Experience
- NADCAP
- Aerospace manufacturing
- ASQ Certifications
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
- ISO 9001 Auditing
- ERP Systems
If you're looking to join a stable manufacturer where you can lead quality initiatives, improve processes, and make a measurable impact, we'd like to speak with you. Apply today!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of QMS, ISO standards, and quality systems
- Experience with SPC, GD&T, PFMEA, PPAP, and Control Plans
- Root cause analysis experience (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- NADCAP experience or preparation
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- ASQ Certifications
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
- ISO 9001 Auditing
- Experience with ERP Systems
What We Do
Professional Placement Services is an Ohio-based recruiting and staffing firm focused on manufacturing and other industries. It provides project-based staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct-placement services, helping employers fill critical roles with qualified candidates. The company emphasizes personalized talent management, ethical service, and supplying quality individuals rather than simply large volumes of temporary workers, while building long-term relationships with both clients and professionals.
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