We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in precision gear manufacturing to lead the quality function within a highly engineered, tight-tolerance production environment. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing quality systems, inspection operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer quality performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the Quality Department including inspectors and quality technicians
• Oversee in-process and final inspection activities for precision gear manufacturing
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer specifications, and internal quality objectives
• Interpret and apply AGMA standards across manufacturing and inspection processes
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and structured root cause analysis initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing scrap, improving process capability, and increasing operational efficiency
• Manage calibration systems and inspection equipment maintenance programs
• Interface directly with customers regarding audits, corrective actions, and quality performance
• Partner with Engineering and Production teams on process improvements and new product launches
• Monitor and improve key quality metrics including PPM, scrap, rework, and delivery-related quality impacts
What We’re Looking For:
• 5+ years of quality leadership experience within gear manufacturing environments
• Strong experience with gear inspection methods and equipment including CMMs, gear analyzers, lead/profile measurement, and runout testing
• Working knowledge of AGMA standards and precision gear tolerances
• Experience supporting hobbing, grinding, shaping, heat treat, and finishing operations preferred
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems (AS9100 experience is a plus)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective leadership and communication skills in a production-driven environment
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience in high-precision, tight-tolerance manufacturing environments
• Customer-facing quality leadership experience
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong quality professional looking to play a key leadership role within a stable and growing precision manufacturing organization.
📩 Apply directly or reach out for confidential consideration at jay.petsche@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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