Quality Control Manager at Dixon Valve

New Richland, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality control, Engineering, Manufacturing, Root cause analysis, Corrective action reports, CMM, Optical comparator, GD&T, ISO 9001, SolidWorks, CAD, Technical drawing interpretation, Mechanical aptitude, Calibration, Leadership, Continuous improvement

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Quality Control Manager Location: Pewaukee, WI Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Competitive Compensation Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon! Dixon Sanitary, a proud division of The Dixon Group, is looking for a skilled Quality Control Manager to serve as a key bridge between our engineering teams and our production and supplier partners. In this role, you’ll translate complex engineering tolerances into clear, manufacturable requirements—ensuring that every component is built to meet our quality standards. You’ll play a critical role early in the product development cycle, guiding teams on how to design quality into every part from day one. This is a hands‑on, highly collaborative position where your expertise will directly influence product reliability, manufacturability, and supplier performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions‑driven professional who can balance long‑term improvement initiatives with day‑to‑day problem solving. Success in this role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of continuous improvement and iterative design. Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. What You'll Do: * Lead, mentor, and train a team of quality technicians. * Facilitate regular cross-departmental meetings, bridging gaps between design intent and manufacturing practicality. * Apply manufacturing, quality, and engineering methods to maintain dimensional tolerances and reduce scrap. * Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures. * Review and approve 2D drawings with manufacturing feasibility in mind; obtain required quality stamps. * Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RGA) and manage Corrective Action Reports (CAR) for defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints. * Provide actionable feedback to Engineering and Production. * Operate and interpret data from advanced and basic measuring equipment, including but not limited to: * Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical Comparator * Micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, radius gauges, ring and plug gauges, hardness testers, thread gauges, indicators, and protractors * Interpret and apply standards such as ANSI, ASTM, API, ISO 9001, and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T). * Manage gauge calibration and maintain calibration databases. * Perform internal and external quality audits. What We're Looking For: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience may be considered * Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in quality assurance/control, ideally in a manufacturing or prototyping environment. * CAD software certificate such as; CSWA (SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate Certificate) or CSWP (SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional Certificate). * Completion of management or leadership courses such as ScrumMaster, PMP, 6sigma, etc. * Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications using GD&T standards. * Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications using GD&T standards. * Hands-on mechanical aptitude for fitting and assembling parts for functional testing. * Proficient in software tools including Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, CAM, and PDM systems. Ability to adapt to new platforms as needed. What We Offer: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family * Competitive salary * Bonus programs * 401K retirement plan * Training opportunities * Tuition reimbursement * Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays * Gym reimbursements, and more! Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals! THE DIXON GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND LAWS. ACCORDINGLY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE DIXON GROUP STRICTLY PROHIBITS AND DOES NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES, APPLICANTS, OR ANY OTHER COVERED PERSONS. THE DIXON GROUP IS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE PRIVACY RIGHTS OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND JOB APPLICANTS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. TO THAT END, PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED SOLELY FOR THOSE LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES RECOGNIZED BY LAW, AND THEN MAINTAINED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOCUMENT RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. THE DIXON GROUP DOES NOT SELL PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES, AND DOES NOT SHARE SUCH PERSONAL INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES EXCEPT WHEN AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO DO SO (E.G., IN RESPONSE TO A LAWFUL SUBPOENA; MANDATORY TAX REPORTING; ETC.)

Responsibilities

The Quality Control Manager will lead a team of technicians to ensure components meet engineering tolerances and quality standards. They will facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, manage quality audits, and oversee corrective actions for defects.