Job Information
Aerotek Quality Manager in Chaska, Minnesota
Job Title: Quality Manager
Job Description: As a Quality Manager, you will oversee quality assurance programs to ensure product excellence. Your responsibilities include identifying critical control points, establishing limits, monitoring procedures, and implementing corrective actions. You will contribute to strategic plans by providing data, reports, and trend analysis to achieve quality assurance objectives. Leading internal and external corrective action activities related to systems/products requiring CAPAs is a key part of your role. You will validate quality process specifications, measure production, document evidence, and update quality assurance procedures. Collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Development teams is essential to enforce quality requirements and promote company-wide quality improvement efforts. You will act as a liaison with external parties on product quality matters, travel to customer and supplier sites, and partner with customers and internal business units to resolve issues. Regular communication with customers and internal departments on quality matters is crucial. You will conduct quality audits, support new product introductions, verify quality documentation, and assist with NPI signoff. Working with the continuous improvement team to deploy process changes and participating in team meetings are also part of your responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Identify critical control points and establish critical limits.
Monitor procedures and implement corrective actions and verification procedures.
Contribute to strategic plans by providing information, data, reports, and trend patterns.
Lead internal and external corrective action activities related to systems/products requiring CAPAs.
Validate quality process specifications and attributes, measure production, document evidence, determine operational and performance qualifications, review non-conforming logs, and update quality assurance procedures.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Development teams to ensure product quality and enforce quality requirements.
Organize and promote company-wide quality improvement efforts.
Evaluate and develop improved techniques for quality and reliability control.
Act as a liaison with external parties on matters related to product quality.
Travel to customer and supplier sites as necessary.
Partner with customers and internal business units to resolve issues.
Communicate regularly with customers and internal departments on quality matters.
Support the quality department with supplier-related issues.
Conduct quality audits of manufacturing processes and parts.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
Verify quality documentation and assist with NPI signoff.
Work with the continuous improvement team to deploy process changes.
Participate in team meetings, document action items, and keep the team informed of customer concerns.
Essential Skills:
CAPA experience
Blueprint reading
Lean Six Sigma
Sheet metal fabrication
AS9100 Certification and Experience
Engineer and/or Weld qualification experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in quality management software and tools
Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of quality standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 9001)
Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality control methodologies
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
5+ years of related experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure
Ability to read and interpret prints and work orders
Attention to detail and quality
Demonstrated ability to use statistical tools and performance measuring system analysis and methods
Experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment
LEAN Six Sigma, Green Belt, CQE, and/or ISO 9000 Auditing preferred
Brake and Punch press experience
Blueprint reading certification
Why Work Here? Join our team to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions to quality and continuous improvement are valued. We offer a supportive work culture that promotes professional growth and development, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, you will be frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration, and occasionally to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. You will be regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. Occasionally, you will need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type & Location: This is a permanent position based out of Chaska, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $132000.00/yr.
Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Education support program
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan for all full-time employees
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.