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Quality Assurance Manager

Ripple Foods

Ripple Foods

Quality Assurance
St Charles, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026

Aegis is partnered with a growing precision sheet metal fabrication manufacturer in the Chicagoland area that supports OEM customers from prototype through full production. This company operates in a fast-paced job shop environment and prides itself on quality, accountability, and collaboration between engineering and production.

They are seeking a Quality Manager to lead plant-level quality systems and oversee a team of quality technicians.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Own and maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Lead internal, external, and customer audits
  • Drive corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, CAPA)
  • Manage customer quality communication and complaint resolution
  • Oversee inspection processes including blueprint and GD&T interpretation
  • Develop and track KPIs related to scrap, rework, and performance
  • Mentor and lead a team of 5 quality inspectors
  • Partner with production and engineering to resolve manufacturing issues

Requirements:

  • 5+ years quality experience within precision sheet metal fabrication
  • Strong ISO 9001:2015 experience
  • Audit leadership experience
  • Root cause analysis expertise
  • Leadership experience managing direct reports
  • Hands-on manufacturing presence