Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

Title

Assistant Quality Manager

Location

Elgin, IL

Hire Type

Direct Hire

Salary

$90K–$95K / yr.

Benefits

ESOP company with profit sharing, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision benefits; bonus based on company performance

Sterling Engineering is looking for an Assistant Quality Manager for an injection mold client of ours in Elgin, IL. This role supports a growing manufacturing operation with both automotive and industrial components, serving major customers within the industry.

Job Duties

• Support and oversee daily quality operations across all production shifts
• Supervise 24 quality team members including Quality Technicians, Auditors, and Final Inspectors
• Drive compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards for automotive customers
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits
• Oversee PPAP, metrology, and documentation activities for injection molding operations
• Provide technical guidance and training for quality personnel on measurement, inspection, and reporting
• Partner closely with production and engineering teams to identify root causes, corrective actions, and process improvements
• Maintain quality systems and ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (Automotive and Industrial sectors)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and reduce customer complaints
• Lead efforts in product validation, visual inspection processes, and plastic component sorting for filters and molded parts
• Act as a key liaison for customer quality issues and audits

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.