Date Posted: 3/2/2026
Location: Joliet, IL
Salary (USD): $120,000 - $130,000
Description
The Manager of Quality Control will develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organization's production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization. Develop a strategic plan and QA program to improve quality. Salary ranges $120,000 - $130,000 depending on experience. Position comes with benefits that start on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire. Some of the benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company contribution, PTO, paid holidays, Pet Insurance and more.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements.
- Collaborates with management and senior staff across production departments and roles to draft acceptable quality standards.
- Develop and implement quality standard testing and evaluation processes.
- Develop, implement, maintain all facilities QMS, including policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with ASME and NBIC certifications, and other relevant standards for valve production.
- Facilitates communication among production divisions and management.
- Monitor production processes to identify defects, non-conformances, and root causes: apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement.
- Assesses test results and approves recommended changes.
- Reviews quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance.
- Lead Internal and external audits, including supplier audits, to assess compliance with quality standard and regulatory requirements; prepare corrective action plans and follow up on implementation.
- Periodically reports the status of quality control and operations to executive leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies.
- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
- Supervising and providing guidance to all quality control personnel across all divisions and departments.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
The current QC Manager has been promoted to a Site Manager role. He was a former Navy NCO and is excited to find a similar person to replace him. He will be deeply involved with your onboarding and training.
- Eight to 10 years of related experience desired including experience as an NCO in a technical field
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Six Sigma, Lean, Root cause analysis experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff.
- Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies.
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production in the industry.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- At least five years as a quality engineer or similar role highly preferred (to include experience as a technical NCO)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
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