Quality Assurance Manager

Sub Source•Rockford, IL

26d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Sub Source is a one-stop provider for critical metal finishing, coating, and inspection services. The Quality Manager is responsible for owning and driving the systems that ensure our work meets the highest industry and customer standards. This role leads our ISO 9001:2015 quality program — ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and consistent execution across all processes. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on maintaining certifications, supporting production, and delivering reliable results to our customers. This position pay range is $55,000 to $65,000 annually depending on experience.

Requirements

Proven experience in a quality leadership role in manufacturing, metal finishing, or similar environment
Solid understanding of ISO 9001:2015
Ability to read and apply technical specifications and customer requirements
Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a focus on execution
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Quality, or related field)
5+ years of relevant experience with leadership responsibility
ISO 9001:2015 experience required

Nice To Haves

NDT certification exposure (Level II or III environment) preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements
Ensure procedures, work instructions, and records are accurate, current, and followed on the floor
Keep the operation audit-ready at all times
Work directly with operations on metal finishing, coating, and inspection processes
Ensure jobs meet specifications the first time
Address issues quickly and implement practical, lasting solutions
Identify gaps, reduce defects, and improve process consistency
Lead root cause and corrective action efforts that actually solve problems
Implement improvements that make the operation stronger and more efficient
Lead internal audits and coordinate customer and third-party audits
Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements
Maintain documentation and records that stand up to scrutiny
Support supplier quality expectations and approvals
Address customer quality concerns directly and professionally
Ensure contract requirements are understood and executed
Other duties as assigned