HA International, LLC · 22 hours ago
Quality Manager
Westmont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expHA International, LLC is a trusted partner to foundries across North America, providing innovative chemical solutions. The Quality Manager will lead the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across operations and partnerships.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Ana Morgan, SPHR
Responsibilities
Lead, maintain, and continuously advance the company’s ISO 9001–certified Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure consistency, accountability, and ongoing compliance
Ensure the QMS framework, documentation, and processes are consistently applied and understood across internal operations and external manufacturing partnerships
Own the SafetyAmp system and all related document control, corrective action, and audit records to ensure compliance, accuracy, and traceability
Act as the Management Representative for external ISO and customer audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of findings
Lead cross-functional root cause investigations for customer complaints and internal nonconformances; verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for sustainability
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to assess and monitor toll manufacturers and raw material suppliers, ensuring adherence to product specifications, process controls, and corrective action requirements
Develop, track, and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs), including defect rates, customer returns, first-pass yield, and supplier performance
Develop and deliver quality assurance and ISO training to enhance understanding and application of quality standards
Champion a proactive, “Right First Time” culture and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field (master's preferred)
7–10 years of progressive experience in quality management within manufacturing, preferably chemicals or process industries
Proven success implementing or upgrading ISO 9001 QMS across internal and tolling environments
Expertise in root cause analysis, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, and CAPA systems
Strong analytical ability to develop actionable quality KPIs and performance dashboards
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across all organizational levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; and QMS-related software
Travel for this role is variable (up to 20%) and includes overnight trips to our U.S. plant sites, customer locations
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet company standards for an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) background check
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE) preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, etc.)
Paid time off and holidays
Training and tuition reimbursement
Company
HA International, LLC
HA International (HAI), a key subsidiary of Hüttenes-Albertus, is the leading supplier to the North American foundry industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gordon McNeilage
President & CEO
Bob Wasieleski
Chief Financial Officer
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