Quality Manager

## Description

**Quality Manager**

*On-Site · ATEK Metal Technologies · Full-Time · Salaried / Exempt · Reports to VP/GM*

**Lead quality. Drive improvement. Build the future of manufacturing.**

At ATEK Metal Technologies, quality is more than a final inspection — it is built into every process, every product, and every customer relationship. We are looking for a Quality Manager who is ready to lead from the front, develop a strong team, and drive a culture of continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

As the Quality Manager, you will oversee our Quality Management System, lead a talented quality team, partner with customers and suppliers, and help shape the strategy that ensures our products continue to meet the highest standards. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing people, and making a measurable impact.

**What You’ll Do**

As our Quality Manager, you will

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team, including Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Customer Quality support functions
• Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001 compliance and future certification initiatives
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics, identify trends, and lead corrective actions that improve performance
• Partner with production, engineering, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality challenges and improve processes
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives using data-driven quality methods
• Support successful new product launches through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities
• Oversee customer quality concerns, supplier performance, corrective actions, and RMA processes
• Use quality tools and statistical methods to reduce defects, improve processes, and strengthen overall business performance
• Develop training, standards, and processes that support consistent quality expectations across all shifts

• **What We’re Looking For**
• We’re looking for a quality professional who brings strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to build relationships across all areas of the business.
• **Ideal candidates will have:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Sciences, a technical field, or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001
• Experience with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Knowledge of statistical quality methods such as sampling plans, DOE, and capability studies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience with measurement systems such as calipers, micrometers, hardness testing, X-ray, and CMM equipment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with employees, customers, suppliers, and leadership teams

**Additional Experience We Value**

• ASQ Quality Engineer certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methods
• Experience with additional quality systems such as ISO 14001, AS9100, IATF 16949, ITAR, or related standards
• Foundry or metal manufacturing experience

**Why Join ATEK?**

At ATEK, you won’t just manage quality — you’ll influence the direction of it. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements, build a strong team, collaborate across the organization, and directly impact our customers’ success.

We believe in

• ✓ Recognition
• ✓ Empowerment
• ✓ Team Development
• ✓ Accountability
• ✓ Ownership
• ✓ Honesty & Integrity
• ✓ Safety
• If you’re a hands-on quality leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and creating lasting improvements, we’d love to meet you.
• **Apply today and help us continue building quality into everything we do.**