Quality Assurance Director – Metals Industry

Quality Assurance Director – Metals Industry

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field is required
• 10+ years in quality assurance/control within metals manufacturing (foundry experience preferred), including 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing compliance, auditing, and quality systems
• Up to $140,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
• Full benefits package
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• 100% onsite role (no remote/hybrid)
• Located in the Milwaukee, WI area

This full-time Director of Quality Assurance opportunity is a pivotal leadership opportunity at a growing company, where you'll be instrumental in shaping our future. We're an established leader in sand and investment casting, but we're also in an exciting rebuilding and rebranding phase. This means you'll step into a critical, urgent role where your expertise directly impacts our expansion into high-growth sectors like nuclear and military products. If you're a hands-on leader passionate about driving quality excellence and continuous improvement in a technically advanced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to make a monumental impact and truly grow with us.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead all quality assurance and compliance for investment and sand casting, ensuring ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and PED adherence
• Develop and enforce comprehensive QMS and QC processes across all foundry operations, from melting to final inspection
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC to enhance product quality and reduce defects
• Manage customer and supplier quality concerns, acting as a primary point of contact and ensuring material/process standards
• Lead and mentor a 5-6 person quality team, fostering excellence and proactive problem-solving

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive QA/QC experience (5+ in leadership) within a steel foundry or metals manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, PED, leading audits, certifications, and proficiency in NDT methods and failure analysis.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proactive, data-driven mindset and ability to foster positive team dynamics
• Residency with 45min of Milwaukee, WI