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Quality Control Manager

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Beloit, WI • 9h ago

Job Title: Production Quality Manager

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Director of Quality

Location: Beloit, WI

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Quality Manager to lead our quality assurance program for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet rigorous defense industry standards, government regulations, and customer specifications. This position requires a strong understanding of quality management systems, production processes, and compliance requirements. The Production Quality Manager will lead a team of quality professionals and collaborate closely with production, engineering, and program management teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, mission-critical products.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a team.

Act as the primary point of contact for quality issues with customers, government representatives, and regulatory agencies.

Provide training and guidance on quality standards, processes, and tools to employees at all levels

Guide new products from concept through product realization

Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve product quality and production efficiency

Manage quality control activities throughout the production lifecycle, including incoming materials, in-process inspections, and final product testing

Production Oversight

Identify and resolve production quality issues by driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to meet applicable defense and nuclear industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, MIL-STD, ITAR, FAR/DFARS)

Oversee audits (internal, customer, and third-party) and ensure non-conformances are documented and resolved in a timely manner

Continuous Improvement

Champion Lean, and other process improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and lower costs.

Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Lead efforts to implement advanced quality tools, such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Technical field preferred)

Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries.

Experience with defense contracting and government compliance standards (e.g., ITAR, FAR/DFARS).

Skills & Certifications

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools.

Familiarity with defense and military standards and requirements.

Quick Response Manufacturing QRM or equivalent certification preferred.

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Operational Excellence

Proficient in quality tools and software, including SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis techniques.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and production schedules.

Additional Requirements

This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Flexibility to travel to suppliers, customers, or other company locations as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed in a combination of office and manufacturing environments.

Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds.

Accurate color vision (Jaegar J1 and color panels)

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required in production areas.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

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