Zentech Manufacturing · 2 hours ago
Quality Engineering Manager
Bloomington, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expZentech Manufacturing is a defense-focused contract manufacturing company seeking a Quality Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a culture of quality across the organization.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingRFID
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring adherence to and maintain the company’s Quality Management System in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, ITAR requirements as applicable)
Develop, implement, and update quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and records to ensure system effectiveness and compliance
Ensure alignment of quality processes across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and program management
Drive continuous improvement of the QMS to support business growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence
Establish and maintain quality control plans, inspection strategies, and acceptance criteria across manufacturing processes
Ensure effective implementation of first article inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, and final inspection activities
Monitor product conformity and ensure nonconforming material is identified, segregated, documented, and dispositioned properly
Ensure configuration management and document control processes are robust and compliant
Define, track, and report quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, scrap, rework, customer returns, audit findings)
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) efforts for internal and external quality issues
Use data-driven tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPC) to drive quality and process improvements
Promote preventive quality thinking across the organization
Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team, including quality engineers, inspectors, and quality technicians as applicable
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations within the quality organization
Train and educate employees across the organization on quality requirements, procedures, and best practices
Foster a strong culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement at all organizational levels
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality matters, including requirements clarification, issue resolution, and corrective actions
Support contract reviews to ensure quality requirements are clearly understood and flowed down
Lead internal audits, management reviews, and external audits (customer, registrar, and regulatory)
Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to ensure effective supplier quality management, audits, and corrective actions
Ensure audit readiness and timely closure of audit findings
Ensure compliance with defense and customer-specific requirements, including ITAR and DFARS as applicable
Identify quality and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure proper record retention, traceability, and data integrity in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements
Support risk management activities such as PFMEA, control plans, and quality risk assessments
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of quality experience in a contract manufacturing or regulated manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience leading or managing quality teams
Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and improving a Quality Management System
Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and defense customer requirements
Experience leading audits, CAPA/RCCA, and management reviews
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience supporting defense or aerospace manufacturing programs
Knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, and government contracting quality requirements
Familiarity with high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments
Lean, Six Sigma, or quality certifications (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) a plus
Company
Zentech Manufacturing
Zentech Manufacturing is an electronics contract manufacturing company offering PCB Assembly, PCB Testing, and PCB design services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Merion Investment Partners
2020-01-15Private Equity
2019-05-13Acquired
2014-02-19Pre Seed· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Thom Hansen
Chief Operating Officer
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