Quality Manager

Maple Grove, MN | Direct Hire | $75k - 110k

Konik is partnering with a local provider of industrial air filtration solutions that is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures compliance with industry standards and enhances customer satisfaction. This role will focus on ISO9001 implementation with design control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is for a smaller company so you should be comfortable being the sole person - directly in charge of quality, however there are not any direct reports for this role.  Keep reading if this sounds like you!

Quality Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of ISO9001 with design control, including training, self-audits, and compliance verification.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and standardize work instructions, inspection processes, and documentation to ensure product consistency.
• Oversee internal audits, manage corrective actions, and report on quality performance to leadership.
• Handle MRB processes, including deviation management and customer warranty claims.
• Ensure compliance with product certification requirements (CE, ETL, CARB, CSA, UKCA).
• Manage inspection processes, first article inspections, and calibration of equipment.

Quality Manager Qualifications:

• 7+ years in a progressive quality role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001 with design control and experience building a QMS from the ground up.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma tools (5S, SPC, Kaizen, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D).
• Expertise in root cause analysis, CAPA, PPAP, GD&T, and quality control for metal fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency to drive quality improvements.

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (8)
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• ESOP
  

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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