Questions to help you decide if this role fits Do you build and run ISO 9001-compliant QMS programs? In this role, you'll own the continuous improvement and daily execution of our Quality Management System, ensuring our products and processes meet ISO 9001, customer, and regulatory requirements. Have you led a quality team and delivered results? You will manage, mentor, and hold accountable a team of technicians and inspectors, align quality goals with business-unit KPIs, and report progress that drives action. Are audits and compliance second nature? You'll plan and execute internal and external audits, and you'll support audit activities across other Elemet business units as needed. Is supplier quality your strong suit? From certificates of conformance and sampling inspections to chemical/physical test reports and first article inspections, you will manage process approvals, inspection plans, material approvals, test/inspection reports, SPC, Corrective Action Requests (CAR), and maintain the approved supplier list. Do you excel at problem-solving and closing the loop? Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing. Drive timely, effective CAR closure through review boards. Oversee nonconforming material via RMA/DMR, and chair MRB for final disposition. Are you fluent in metrology? Oversee inspection/testing of tools and equipment, manage calibration systems with traceability, and ensure inspection/testing sequences are embedded in quality planning. Confirm in-process/final inspection data and SPC are captured per the Quality Control Plan. Can you manage resources wisely? Own the Quality Department budget and allocate resources to high-impact initiatives. Your background Bachelor's in Business Management, Engineering, or related (quality focus preferred). 10+ years in quality management or adjacent disciplines. Track record leading

ISO 9001

audits and sustaining certification. Your toolkit MS Office proficiency and comfort with CIM systems/data retrieval. Formal training in root cause analysis and ISO principles (5 Why, etc.). Metrology and calibration program management expertise. Hands-on CMM experience; FARO familiarity preferred. PFMEA and control plan development. Project leadership that moves the needle on efficiency and quality. SPC, TQM, monitoring/control techniques, defect/data analysis, variance reduction, capability analysis, and GD&T. Preferred proficiency GD&T 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method) Quality Control Experience

ISO 9001

Certification Experience Quality Control Data Analysis PPAP Process Experience Tools you'll touch Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Faro) Physical aspects of the job Lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis Stand for up to 10 hours Excellent hand/eye coordination Confident, safe use of power tools Manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina Consistent PPE use Comfort working in varying temperatures and humidity Compensation and details

Title:

Senior Quality Assurance Manager, ISO 9001 &

Supplier Quality Company:

Elemet Manufacturing Location:

Aitkin, MN Shift:

1st

Reports To:

President Direct Reports:

Yes Pay Type:

Salary Job Type:

Indirect Requisition ID:

52121 Expected base pay range: $75,000-$90,000; actual compensation varies by geography, education, and relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits you can count on Medical Insurance with HSA Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance 401(k) Contributions Tuition Reimbursement Profit Sharing Paid Time Off (PTO) Volunteer PTO 9 Paid Holidays Paid Uniforms Boot Reimbursement About Elemet Group We help customers overcome complex manufacturing and fabrication challenges across four sites, leveraging advanced capabilities in CNC metal spinning, robotic welding, automated machining, assembly, powder coating, e‑coating, and 2‑axis/5‑axis waterjet cutting to deliver vertically integrated solutions. Our culture is anchored in Teamwork, Integrity, being Driven, Innovation, and Fun. Legal Elemet Group participates in E-Verify, a federal program that checks the employment eligibility of all new hires. Elemet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.