Wisconsin Metal Parts

One-stop metal parts manufacturer and assembler

Quality & Compliance Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWaukesha, WI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a quality management role; precision metals manufacturing experience is preferred.
Quality or another engineering degree is preferred but not required.
Strong foundational blueprint-reading ability and working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
Technical ability using standard bench and hand measurement equipment, including coordinate measuring machines, visual systems, micrometers, calipers, height stands, and gauges.
Willingness to lead and work hands-on alongside the quality team as needed to support business operations and quality processes.
Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
Practical working knowledge of compliance related to International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Prior exposure to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification work is preferred but not required; must learn controls to assist with ongoing organizational compliance programs.
Ability to work independently with conscientiousness, attention to detail, and project follow-through.
Ability to communicate information proactively and effectively across the organization.
Ability to work full-time in an office setting, with some remote flexibility as needed.
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours and walk between departments as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the quality control and inspection team and the quality engineering team.
Lead proactive quality planning and assurance across the entire Quality Management System.
Develop and apply Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, and ISO standards and compliance.
Manage and maintain Quality Operating Procedures and DWI's.
Lead the team through federal contracting review and compliance, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and manage customer and vendor compliance requirements.
Assist with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification project and program oversight.
Lead and manage dimensional inspection and processes, as well as calibration systems.
Monitor, assess, and install quality processes as needed for incoming, current, and post-production processes.
Communicate proactively with manufacturing, operations and sales leaders, customers, and suppliers.
Lead and direct priorities for the quality and inspection team, identifying team development, training, or performance improvement needs.
Ensure identified nonconformances, quality concerns, and required corrective actions are processed timely; assist with or independently lead portions of Corrective Action, Engineering Change Notice, Return Material Authorization, and Production Part Approval Process activities.
Provide hands-on support as needed to help the team prepare and complete inspection documents.
Ensure calibration systems are current and regularly maintained.
Lead administration of the company continuous improvement program and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop, install, and continuously assess the company safety program.
Identify company-wide training needs in quality processes, internal procedures, and safety; ensure training is developed, available, and delivered as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Precision metals manufacturing experience.
Prior exposure to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification work.

Description

Waukesha local Top Workplace looking for a dedicated Quality professional to join our team as Quality & Compliance Manager!

Role will be responsible for the entire Quality Management & Compliance Systems to support critical company growth. Role will develop & maintain the quality systems/processes, drive continuous improvement, and manage critical compliance requirements while serving & developing a high impact team.

Great opportunity for someone looking to continue their career in a better working culture, who enjoys a hands on approach in leading Quality and their team, and is ready to take on the challenge of growing with the organization!

Position Responsible For:

Leading & developing quality control/inspection and quality engineering team
Proactive Quality Planning and Assurance: Entire QMS
Development and application of APQP, PPAP, and ISO standards & compliance
Manage, maintain QOP's, and DWI's
Accountable for leading team through Federal Contracting Review & Compliance including (ITAR/DFARS) & managing customer/vendor compliance requirements
Assist in CMMC Project & Program Oversight
Leading/manage dimensional inspection/processes, calibration systems
Monitor, assess, install quality processes as needed for incoming, current, and post production processes
Proactive communication with manufacturing, operations/sales leaders, customers and suppliers
Lead and direct priorities for quality/inspection team, identifying areas of team development, training, or performance improvements as needed
Ensuring identified areas of non-conformance, quality concerns, or required corrective actions are processed timely; assist or lead independently portions of in Corrective Action, ECN, RMA, PPAP processes
Assist hands on as needed tactically to support the team in preparing/completing inspection documents
Ensure calibration systems are current and regularly maintained
Lead the administration of the Company Continuous Improvement program, assist in completing continuous improvement initiatives
Active development, installation, and ongoing assessments of the company safety program
Identify training needs in the areas of quality processes, internal procedures, and safety across the company; ensure training is developed, available, and delivered as needed

***Every year here WMP we evaluate and work improve the benefits we can offer our people. We are proud here at WMP to keep our peoples’ interests at the forefront our minds and hope that we can continue to make a difference in the world by putting our people first and keeping business simple by honoring the "Golden Rule." Check out what makes us awesome!

Strong Company Values: Serve Others, Embrace Challenges, Be Committed
Flexible hours and environment
High-trust Environment
Open book Management
Respect, & Servant Leadership
100% match on 5% Matching 401K
Generous HSA Match
Semi-Annual & Monthly Bonus Programs
Full medical, dental, vision insurance (Anthem) & broad network coverage
Life, ID Theft, & Accident Insurance
Generous vacation up to 5 weeks!
Floating PTO, Paid Holidays, Funeral Leave PTO, Jury Duty PTO
Wellness Program

Requirements

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

3 or more years experience in a Quality Management role, preferably in a precision metals manufacturing environment. Quality or other Engineering degree preferred, but not necessarily required.
Should have strong foundational blueprint reading abilities with working knowledge of GD&T principles
Some technical abilities skill in use/application of standard bench & hand measurement equipment (CMM, visual systems, mics, calipers, height stand, gages etc.)
Willing to be a part of leading and working hands on, alongside quality team day to day as needed to support business operations/quality processes
Strong problem solving & analytical mindset
Strong, practical & working knowledge of compliance related to ITAR & DFARS
Prior exposure to work CMMC strongly preferred, but not necessarily required. Will be required to learn controls to assist with ongoing organizational compliance programs
Must be an independent, conscientious worker - detail orientated, with strong follow through on projects
Comfortable communicating information proactively and effectively across the organization
Able to work in a full-time, in office setting (some remote flexibility available as needed)
Able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours, and walk between departments as needed

About the Company

Wisconsin Metal Parts

One-stop metal parts manufacturer and assembler

Wisconsin Metal Parts is a full-service metal parts manufacturer. It handles CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, metal stamping, and complete assembly, taking a project from prototype to final production all under one roof. Their process centers on turning a concept into a finished part through integrated manufacturing steps, with design, fabrication, and assembly coordinated in-house. What sets them apart is their evolution from a tool-and-die shop into a one-stop provider that can move a project from idea to production, offering end-to-end capabilities under one partner. Since joining the SOLV Metals family in 2024, they have added backing and scale to pursue larger projects and continue growing in the evolving industrial landscape. Their goal is to be a dependable, scalable partner for customers’ metal-component needs, delivering parts and assemblies efficiently from prototype through full production.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Waukesha, WI
Founded: 1988

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