Quality Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Manager leads the quality department in the development of quality documentation for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) control plans, failure mode and effects analysis, and first article inspection. This role is responsible for the documentation, implementation, and enforcement of the quality management system, procedures, and statistical techniques according to company certifications to meet or exceed industry standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates daily with Sales, Production, and Engineering personnel.
• Participates in APQP to ensure key quality and functional requirements are properly defined and incorporated.
• Participates in the development of FMEAs and control plans for the introduction of products.
• Ensures that specific customer and internal requirements are reflected on these documents.
• Implements methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the product in production and prior to shipment.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Reviews and submits First Article submissions (FA) and PPAPs.
• Analyzes production limitations and standards relating to quality issues (e.g., capability studies).
• Trains the production team in production practices and quality assessment of goods.
• Makes and implements recommendations to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Coaches and develops a quality team with set KPIs to meet company goals.
• Sets and enforces department budget.
• Attends MRB meetings.
• Recommends revision of quality specifications when indicated (e.g., ISO / QS).
• Provides quality support to customers and suppliers.
• Resolves customer complaints (Corrective Actions) relating to the quality of the company’s manufactured products.
• Performs additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Benefits

COMPENSATION : $100,000-$120,000