Direct message the job poster from Trillium Professional SR Recruiting Manager at Trillium Professional Trillium Professional has a direct hire opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for a Quality Manager. PRIMARY FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor a small quality department consisting of four team members. Develop and implement quality processes and practices that enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Foster a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Quality System Oversight: Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality management systems and other relevant industry standards. Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality documentation and procedures. Product Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the quality of manufactured products, including metal machining components, hydraulic and hydropneumatic assemblies, and painted components. Ensure that products meet defense-specific requirements such as MIL-SPEC (Military Specifications), environmental testing standards, and other customer-specific performance and reliability criteria. Conduct hands-on inspections and audits to ensure products meet defense customer specifications and quality requirements. Identify and address quality issues using root cause analysis, corrective action methods, and problem-solving techniques. Implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects. Utilize quality tools and methodologies such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and 8D Problem Solving to drive quality improvements. Engage in hands-on problem-solving and use of quality tools for real-time issue resolution. Data Management and Integration: Integrate quality practices and data into a data management system to improve quality tracking, reporting, and decision-making. Analyze quality data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide actionable insights to senior management. Ensure data accuracy and maintain comprehensive records of quality performance metrics and improvement activities. Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related issues with defense customers. Address and resolve customer complaints and quality concerns in a timely and effective manner. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all quality processes comply with regulatory and customer requirements, including clean room standards for specific assemblies. Prepare and present quality reports and metrics to senior management. REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Quality Manager reports to the Operation Manager. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field is required. Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager) are a plus. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr