Quality Manager
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Job Location:
Lake Zurich, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 100000 - 120000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us:
Geremarie Corporation is a precision manufacturer based in Lake Zurich Illinois specializing in engineering and machining complex aluminum components. Operating within a fully automated and vertically integrated facility Geremarie manages every stage of production in-house. Serving high-performance industries such as marine aerospace medical defense and commercial equipment Geremarie is recognized for its ability to deliver tight-tolerance high-quality components with speed consistency and reliability.
As a proud member of the Patrick Industries family we combine entrepreneurial spirit with the strength of a global manufacturing leader. Our commitment to innovation automation and craftsmanship positions us at the cutting edge of modern manufacturing.
Joining Geremarie means being part of a team that values craftsmanship continuous improvement and pushing the boundaries of whats possible in modern manufacturing. If youre ready to make an impact in a company where precision meets purpose your next career move starts here.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure product and process design support efficient and high-quality manufacturing outcomes.
Participate in product/design reviews including customer-facing reviews.
Develop intelligent inspection techniques aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.
Supervise and support Quality Control Inspectors and CMM Programmers to ensure products conform to the Quality Management System.
Develop and execute coordinate measurement programs for components with complex geometries and GD&T requirements.
Manage inspection workflow and priorities to support production schedules and delivery commitments.
Train inspectors on the safe and proper operation of CMMs and other metrology tools.
Schedule inspection staff across all shifts to meet production needs.
Monitor and improve inspection efficiency by inspector part number and process.
Maintain calibration and tracking of all metrology and measurement assets.
Serve as the final authority for product conformance and deviation approvals.
Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure seamless transfer of new products to production.
Oversee and maintain service agreements licenses and upgrades for metrology equipment including Zeiss CMMs and Calypso software.
Communicate and resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.
Lead train and develop quality team members using structured training programs and systems.
Conduct performance evaluations hiring and corrective actions in partnership with HR.
Track and document quality changes and communication through proper channels.
Leverage the Global Shop ERP system for documentation and training across the Quality team.
Act as the liaison with customers for quality concerns improvement projects and RMA processing.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Geremaries quality culture.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Management or related technical field required (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 710 years of quality experience in precision manufacturing aerospace or defense industries.
Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and metrology principles.
Experience leading inspection teams and CMM programming (Zeiss / Calypso strongly preferred).
Proven ability to manage quality systems audits and ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
Proficiency in ERP systems (Global Shop experience a plus).
Excellent communication documentation and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering operations and leadership functions.
Benefits at Geremarie:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Multiple plan options with top-tier carriers and employer contributions.
- Other Voluntary Benefits Critical illness hospital accident legal and identity theft protection disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Additional Perks Tuition reimbursement pet insurance Fitness reimbursements paid time off and exclusive employee discounts
Pay Range
A reasonable estimate of the hourly pay range for this role is $100000- $120000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Should you require additional assistance please email:
You should be proficient in:
- Quality Inspection Experience
Machines & technologies youll use:
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- PPAP
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
