Quality Manager

American Aluminum Extrusion Company•Roscoe, IL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

American Aluminum Extrusion is recruiting for our next phase of company growth. We invite you to become a valued member of the AAE team! With 25 successful years in the aluminum extrusion industry, AAE continues to grow, and we need you! We are looking for key team members who are motivated and share their desire for career opportunities and growth advancement with a rock-solid company in Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin. We are a dynamic and driven company with significant future growth plans and those plans include you! This is your opportunity to become a part of our growing company and dedicated team. Position Overview The Quality Manager is responsible for overall compliance with AAE’s quality system, including tools, work instructions, and inspections and to release only quality products meeting customer specifications.

Requirements

Ability to work safely and follow safety procedures.
Experience with quality standards and tools.
Ability to proficiently use and read measuring equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to complete tasks on time as required.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong Leadership and communication skills.
Three to five years of experience in quality management in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Post-high school education is preferred.
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain ISO 9001 certification by ensuring QMS processes are implemented, monitored and improved; conduct internal audits and manage external audits.
Establish and monitor quality objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and reporting performance to management.
Develop, revise, and enforce quality policies, procedures, work instructions and control plans.
Define, document, and optimize processes to ensure product/service conformity; integrate quality into all business processes.
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, extrusion standards, and profile tolerances.
Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance; ensure incoming materials meet specifications.
Respond to customer complaints, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Lead initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and enhance quality systems.
Train and mentor QA/QC staff on quality standards, ISO requirements, and best practices.
Analyze quality data, prepare reports, and present findings to the management team for decision-making.