Hiring: Quality Assurance Manager - 1st Shift Company: IDEAL Industries Location: Sycamore, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:12:04 Target Skills & Keywords : ETL, Lean Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality Assurance, R, REST, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing environments. •5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing QA teams. Required Skills: •Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership •Own, maintain, and continuously improve the plant's QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and lead the transition to ISO 9001:2026 upon publication, including gap analysis, updated documentation, internal audits, and staff training aligned with the new standard's emphasis on quality culture, ethical behavior, and enhanced risk-based thinking. •Plan, schedule, and lead internal audits; manage external/third-party certification audits and customer audits. Ensure audit findings are resolved with robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). •Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and other controlled documentation in accordance with QMS requirements. •Serve as the plant's subject matter expert on UL standards, qualification testing, and the UL approval/listing process for electrical products, including managing UL file reviews, follow-up inspections, and new product submissions. •RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) •REACH, WEEE, and other EU environmental directives •CSA, ETL/Intertek, and other NRTL certifications Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field. •Certified Quality Manager (CQM) – ASQ (highly preferred) •Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – ASQ •Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred) •ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent quality systems certification •Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred, especially in industrial environments) •5–10+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing environments. •2–5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing QA teams. •Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS). •Demonstrated success in leading teams, process improvement initiatives, and driving continuous improvement. Compensation: •$86,958 - $116,995 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!