Quality Assurance Manager
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