Quality Manager at WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER

New Hampton, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management, ISO 9001, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, IATF Certification, APQP, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Customer Compliance, Supplier Audits, Technical Support, Process Engineering, Quality Systems

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: ATEK Metal Technologies - New Hampton, IA 50659 Position Type: Full Time ATEK Metal Technologies is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and continuously strengthen our quality systems across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification requirements while driving a culture of continuous improvement in a metal manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do: As the Quality Manager, you will own and advance ATEK’s quality systems and initiatives, ensuring our products and processes consistently meet or exceed expectations. Key responsibilities include: Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) that supports all business processes and customer requirements. Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions. Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and serve as the Quality Management Representative, including leading ISO audits and re-certification efforts. Lead and support additional quality certifications aligned with business growth, including Six Sigma and IATF (International Automotive Task Force) certification. Establish quality requirements with customers and suppliers and ensure compliance through audits, corrective actions, and continuous monitoring. Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure successful new product launches and seamless integration into operations. Provide quality-related technical support to Sales, Operations, and cross-functional teams. Manage the Customer RMA process, reducing returns through internal corrective actions and supplier improvement initiatives. Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while fostering accountability and engagement. What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Sciences, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of post-degree, progressive professional experience in a quality, process engineering, or project engineering role within a metal fabrication manufacturing or foundry environment. Demonstrated experience leading ISO 9001 certification or recertification processes. Experience leading or supporting IATF certification or recertification efforts. Hands-on experience with APQP in a manufacturing setting. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Working Environment: Works in climate-controlled office about 50% of time. Will have regular exposure to foundry environment including dust, heat, fumes and noise. Will travel occasionally to customer sites. Why ATEK Metal Technologies: At ATEK, we value accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our quality culture and supporting the growth of our business while working alongside a dedicated manufacturing team. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Quality Manager will own and advance ATEK’s quality systems and initiatives, ensuring products and processes meet or exceed expectations. Key responsibilities include establishing a Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining compliance with ISO standards.