Quality Manager - 1st Shift Greendale, WI 53129

Posted:

09/10/26

Industry:

Quality Control

Job Number:

IV886052420

Pay Rate:

$90000-105000 / year

Job Description

Quality Manager (ISO/IEC 17025) Direct Hire | 1st Shift

$90,000 - $105,000/year

On-Site, Location:

Greendale, WI About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and manage our laboratory quality system with a strong focus on

ISO/IEC 17025

accreditation. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining and improving a fully compliant quality management system in a laboratory environment. This position requires more than compliance oversight—you will be a key partner to operations, engineering, and leadership, ensuring quality is embedded into daily processes and continuously improved.

ISO/IEC 17025

experience is essential. Candidates without direct experience managing this standard will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality System & Accreditation Management

Lead and maintain the laboratory quality management system in accordance with

ISO/IEC 17025

Manage third-party accreditation processes (A2LA or equivalent), including audit preparation, assessments, and follow-up activities

Maintain and update the quality manual, procedures, and supporting documentation

CAPA & Compliance

Own the full corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process from investigation through resolution

Identify root causes of nonconformances and implement effective corrective actions

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards

Standards & Industry Requirements

Interpret and apply customer and industry requirements, including aerospace, automotive, and defense standards

Support audits and ensure readiness for customer and regulatory reviews

Leverage knowledge of NADCAP (preferred) to strengthen compliance and processes

Documentation & Process Control

Establish and maintain robust document control systems and record-keeping practices

Ensure quality processes are clear, consistent, and scalable across the organization

Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with lab technicians, engineers, and leadership to drive quality initiatives

Build trust and credibility across the organization through hands-on involvement and clear communication

Provide guidance and training to ensure adherence to quality standards

Continuous Improvement

Drive a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance systems and processes

Treat quality as a dynamic system that evolves with business and customer needs

Required Qualifications

Proven experience managing a laboratory quality system under

ISO/IEC 17025

Direct experience with A2LA or equivalent accreditation bodies, including audit management

Demonstrated ownership of CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and resolution

Strong understanding of regulatory and industry standards (aerospace, automotive, defense)

Excellent documentation and document control discipline

Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

Ability to operate independently and take ownership in a small-company environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with NADCAP standards and audits

Background in metallurgy, materials testing, or laboratory environments

Experience building or improving quality systems in a growing organization