Quality Manager

This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining quality standards, driving root cause and corrective action initiatives, overseeing audits and compliance activities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of quality systems and process improvement methodologies, and a collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain quality systems that support consistent production of conforming, defect-free products delivered on schedule.

• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and work instructions to confirm product and material requirements are clearly understood and applied throughout manufacturing.

• Assess incoming materials and components against defined standards, making disposition decisions on acceptance or rejection based on quality and performance.

• Create, document, and refine procedures that improve process control, reduce defects, and strengthen overall operational consistency.

• Track production and quality performance to identify trends early, prevent recurring issues, and implement improvements before problems escalate.

• Investigate product and process nonconformances, determine root causes, and lead corrective actions that address underlying issues effectively.

• Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate how design decisions affect manufacturability, quality outcomes, and process efficiency.

• Respond to customer-reported quality concerns by analyzing relevant data, coordinating solutions, and putting preventive measures in place.

• Perform regular safety and compliance inspections, address workplace risks promptly, and support required training and handling practices for regulated materials.

• Provide coverage for production leadership as needed and contribute to additional operational priorities assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field.

• At least 5 years of experience in quality management or quality assurance roles.

• Hands-on background in a manufacturing environment, with electronics production experience strongly preferred.

• Required experience working with electronic assemblies, including printed circuit boards and related manufacturing processes.

• Solid knowledge of quality assurance principles, inspection methods, auditing practices, and corrective action methodologies.

• Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Understanding of manufacturability considerations and how product design influences production quality.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The targeted salary range is $90-$110K

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

• PTO + Paid Holidays

Note: This is an office-based position and our client is situated in the North Metro (approximately 35 miles north of Minneapolis)