Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality ManagerHours: 1st shift - Flexible hoursPay: Salary - $100k+Job DescriptionThe Quality Manager will lead, develop, and maintain the sites Quality Management System (QMS) tailored to thermoforming operations, including vacuum forming, pressure forming, and twin-sheet forming. This role is crucial in driving continuous improvement, managing quality assurance teams, handling customer audits and complaints, and ensuring strict dimensional and material compliance from raw sheet stock to finished goods.Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and oversee compliance, documentation, and internal audit schedules for the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to monitor sheet heating, vacuum/pressure cycles, trimming, and secondary CNC operations to minimize scrap and process variation.
• Supervise first-article inspections (FAI), in-process checks, and final product sign-offs using precision measurement tools such as CMM, calipers, and optical gauges.
• Lead Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for new tool launches and design changes.
• Evaluate and audit raw plastic sheet suppliers, track material certifications, and resolve incoming material non-conformances.
• Conduct cross-functional investigations into customer complaints, internal scrap, or product rejections using CAPA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise quality inspectors and technicians.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer quality inquiries, visits, and quality scorecards.

Essential Skills

• 3 to 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• Direct working experience in plastics manufacturing, preferably thermoforming, injection molding, or extrusion.
• Proven supervisory or team-leadership experience.
• Strong familiarity with industry standards.
• Proficiency in core quality tools such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and CAPA.
• Ability to read and interpret complex 2D/3D technical drawings and CAD files.
• Strong analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills to bridge shop-floor personnel and executive leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in plastics is mandatory.
• Leadership experience in quality assurance roles.

Why Work Here?Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in the manufacturing industry. Enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Work EnvironmentThe position operates on a first shift with flexible hours. The work environment is focused on thermoforming operations, requiring attention to detail and adherence to precise quality standards. Dress code is professional attire appropriate for a manufacturing setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Waukegan, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Benefits available day 1 since a direct hire Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Waukegan, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.