Quality Manager

Anguil Environmental Systems•Milwaukee, WI

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anguil Environmental Systems, Inc. specializes in environmental technologies, offering engineered equipment and service solutions to address complex industrial air pollution control, energy recovery systems, and wastewater treatment technologies. Our diverse portfolio includes thermal and catalytic oxidizers for air pollution control, energy recovery systems to reduce operational costs and carbon footprints, as well as integrated water treatment solutions targeting various contaminants. Serving a wide range of industries —from automotive manufacturing to pharmaceuticals — Anguil is committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective environmental compliance solutions. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring Anguil’s products meet defined customer, regulatory, and internal requirements and enhance our approach to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD). This role owns the Quality Management System (QMS), quality assurance practices, and day-to-day quality execution across engineered-to-order projects and subcontract fabrication. The Quality Manager works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Installation to prevent defects, contain issues, and continuously strengthen quality discipline, partnering with formal continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Quality Manager in manufacturing with minimum five (5) years managing people
Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance practices
Hands-on experience with nonconformance management, root cause corrective action (RCCA), and continuous improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, TQM, Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), and electrical schematics
Proven experience applying ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards in a professional environment
Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills
Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
Formal training in quality fundamentals, problem solving, or Lean (Green Belt-level or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, or related field
Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in quality within a custom capital equipment or industrial environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with subcontract fabricators or suppliers
Sheet metal fabrication and shop floor experience in capital equipment
Specialty material (stainless steels and corrosion resistant alloys) experience
Experience interfacing directly with customers on quality matters

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the work of the team.
Own and maintain the Quality Management System, including Playbook, procedures, work instructions, records, and audit support.
Oversee the establishment and rigorous enforcement of Quality Assurance protocols to minimize variance and ensure product/service consistency.
Apply quality engineering principles, including Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) identification, risk assessments, and control plans, to reduce defects and variation.
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to embed quality requirements into designs, routings, inspection plans, and work instructions.
Promote a prevention-focused quality culture, shifting from detection to built-in quality where feasible.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and internal quality policies.
Establish and enforce quality assurance practices, including inspection and test planning, nonconformance control, and supplier quality expectations in coordination with Supply Chain.
Support Engineering and Project Teams in identifying and managing quality risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the primary escalation point for quality issues impacting schedule, cost, or customer commitments.
Lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities for internal nonconformances, supplier issues, and customer complaints.
Act as the primary quality contact for customer quality issues, audits, and documentation requests.
Support supplier quality issue resolution and corrective action follow-up.
Develop and maintain key quality metrics relevant to Operations and report trends, risks, and performance to the Director of Operations and Leadership Team.
Collaborate with Engineering on systemic quality or process issues and verify effectiveness of implemented improvements through Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) tracking and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
Consistently demonstrate and uphold the company’s four core values through actions, decisions, and interactions.
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment that supports learning and teamwork.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned to support efficient use of company resources and ensure customer satisfaction.