Quality Director - Precision Sheet Metal & Manufacturing

Prismier•Bolingbrook, IL

153d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Prismier is seeking an experienced Quality Director to lead its Quality Management System, oversee ISO 9001:2015 compliance, drive continuous improvement, and build a strong quality culture across the organization. Prismier is a manufacturing partner specializing in precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, metal stamping, injection molding, die casting, assemblies, and global supply chain solutions. This hands-on leadership role reports directly to executive leadership and is responsible for customer quality, supplier quality, quality systems, metrology, compliance, and shipping operations. The Quality Director will lead and develop Quality and Shipping professionals, establish accountability and performance expectations, and partner with leadership to advance operational excellence. The role owns Prismier’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, including audit readiness, document control, management reviews, and corrective and preventive actions. It also leads customer corrective actions and nonconformance investigations, supplier quality programs, quality planning, calibration and inspection activities, performance reporting, and administration of UniPoint Quality Management Software. The position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, develop people, and shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
5+ years of quality leadership experience.
Extensive ISO 9001:2015 experience.
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Experience leading internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
Advanced GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills.
Hands-on metrology and inspection experience.
Proven ability to build teams and drive organizational improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UniPoint Quality Management Software.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Lead Auditor Certification.
Experience in precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, metal stamping, injection molding, die casting, electromechanical assembly, prototype manufacturing, production manufacturing, or supplier quality management.
Quality Manager or Senior Quality Manager experience with readiness to step into a Director-level role.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Quality and Shipping team.
Establish accountability, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
Foster a culture in which quality is owned by every employee.
Partner with leadership to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Own Prismier’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party certification audits.
Maintain document control, procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
Conduct Management Reviews and maintain ongoing audit readiness.
Drive corrective and preventive actions throughout the organization.
Lead customer corrective actions and nonconformance investigations.
Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Develop and strengthen supplier quality programs and supplier performance metrics.
Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturing partners to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Support quality planning activities, including APQP, PPAP, First Article Inspection, and FAIR submissions.
Oversee calibration, metrology, and inspection activities.
Manage quality performance metrics and reporting.
Administer and optimize UniPoint Quality Management Software.
Use data to drive quality improvements and strategic decision-making.