Quality Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Manager leads the quality department in the development of quality documentation for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) control plans, failure mode and effects analysis, and first article inspection. This role is responsible for the documentation, implementation, and enforcement of the quality management system, procedures, and statistical techniques according to company certifications to meet or exceed industry standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates daily with Sales, Production, and Engineering personnel.
• Participates in APQP to ensure key quality and functional requirements are properly defined and incorporated.
• Participates in the development of FMEAs and control plans for the introduction of products.
• Ensures that specific customer and internal requirements are reflected on these documents.
• Implements methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the product in production and prior to shipment.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Reviews and submits First Article submissions (FA) and PPAPs.
• Analyzes production limitations and standards relating to quality issues (e.g., capability studies).
• Trains the production team in production practices and quality assessment of goods.
• Makes and implements recommendations to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Coaches and develops a quality team with set KPIs to meet company goals.
• Sets and enforces department budget.
• Attends MRB meetings.
• Recommends revision of quality specifications when indicated (e.g., ISO/QS).
• Provides quality support to customers and suppliers.
• Resolves customer complaints (Corrective Actions) relating to the quality of the company’s manufactured products.
• Performs additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned by management.

• Excellent attention to detail & well organized.
• Multitasking skills & ability to manage multiple projects.
• Keyance/CMM programming experience.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and personnel.
• Excellent computer skills to effectively generate reports, input required data or present information.
• Experience with MRP software.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• High proficiency in blueprint reading including GD&T and inspection techniques.
• Must possess knowledge of material types and finishes.
• Familiarity with various plating & heat-treating processes.
• Independent & willing to take initiative.
• Strong work ethic & highly motivated.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Exceptional knowledge of Quality Certification policies (QS/ISO).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Six Sigma green belt certification.
• Solid background in sheet metal fabrication.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to walk or sit for the duration of the workday, 8-9 hours.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive hand movements when doing computer work. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts when in the plant.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking and oils.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage

• Dental PPO Insurance
• Vision PPO Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
• Personal Retirement Advisor
• Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
• Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
• Uniform Rental Service
• Employee Events

COMPENSATION: $100,000-$120,000

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )