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Quality Manager

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting

Aurora, IL • 9/24/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Quality Manager:Aurora, IL
A leading CNC manufacturing job shop is seeking an experiencedQuality Managerto lead and maintain the company’s quality management system and ensure machined products consistently meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience inCNC machining and precision manufacturing, along with a solid understanding of quality management systems and the ability to communicate effectively in bothEnglish and Spanish.
KeyResponsibilities:
  • Lead and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality objectives.
  • Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
  • Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
  • Conduct internal audits and support customer and third-party audits.
  • Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Investigate nonconformances and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
  • Partner with production, engineering, and management to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Train and mentor quality inspectors and production employees on quality standards and best practices.
  • Communicate directly with customers regarding quality concerns, corrective actions, and quality performance.
  • Manage calibration programs for measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with applicableISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality standards.
  • Participate in customer visits and supplier quality evaluations.
  • Prepare and present quality reportstosenior management.
Skills & Experience:
  • Education:High school diploma or GED,required;degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related, highly preferred
  • Experience:5+ years of Quality Managementin a CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or job-shop environmentrequired
  • Knowledge:ISO9001 and AS9100 quality management systems,required
  • Software:QMS, ERP, and manufacturing data systems,required
  • BilingualCommunication:Fluency in both English and Spanish(written and verbal),required, to effectively communicate technical information, provide training and support, and collaborate with Spanish-speaking employees.
WhatWe Offer:
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
Please Note:
This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Pay:$85,000 - $120,000/year
Type:Full-time, 1stShift, On-site
Schedule:Monday – Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
If you have a strong background in quality management within CNC machining or precision manufacturing and are fluent in both English and Spanish, we encourage you to apply!
Hughes Recruiting & Consultingis a full-service human resources agencyheadquarteredin Freeport,IL, and has 11 locations across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.We are a growing company thatembodiesprofessionalism,pursues excellence, embraces challenges,andhas fun! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. Visit us online to complete an application today.