Quality Assurance Director – Metals Manufacturing Location: Milwaukee, WI (100% onsite; no remote/hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent W-2 Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required Salary: Up to $140,000/year (DOE) + Full benefits
Why Join Us?
Be at the helm of quality leadership for an industry-leading sand and investment casting company undergoing an exciting rebrand and expansion into high-growth sectors like nuclear and defense. Your expertise will directly shape our quality culture and support our ambitious growth plans.
What You'll Do
- Quality & Compliance Leadership: Own the QA/QC function for all foundry operations—including melting, molding, and final inspection—ensuring adherence to ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and PED standards.
- System Development: Design, implement, and enforce a robust Quality Management System and inspection protocols that drive consistency and continuous improvement.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC initiatives to reduce defects, improve yields, and boost operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for customer and supplier quality issues, guiding root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a 5–6 person quality team, fostering proactive problem-solving and a culture of excellence.
Requirements
- Who You Are
- Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
- Experienced Professional: 10+ years in QA/QC within metals manufacturing (foundry experience preferred), including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Technical Expert: Proven track record with ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, PED compliance, and hands-on proficiency in NDT methods and failure-analysis techniques.
- Continuous Improver: Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC, with a data-driven mindset and the ability to implement process enhancements that deliver measurable results.
- Collaborative Leader: Strong communicator who builds consensus, drives team performance, and maintains constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Local Commitment: Residence within a 45-minute commute of Milwaukee for reliable onsite leadership.
Benefits
If you're a hands-on quality leader ready to make a significant impact in a foundational industry, apply now to lead our QA function and grow with us!