Quality Control Manager

Job overview

The Quality Control Manager role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL, with a salary range of $102,500 to $138,500 per year. Chemring Energetic Devices develops products for national defense and space applications, and this role supports its Quality Assurance Inspection department. The manager oversees company-wide inspection processes to meet quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. The role directs inspection operations and scheduling, manages staff development and corrective actions, and coordinates with manufacturing, engineering, program management, contracts, and supply chain teams.

What you'll do

• Manage daily Quality Assurance Inspection operations
• plan and schedule inspection work
• ensure compliance with the Quality Management System
• allocate resources and support staff training and cross-training
• oversee nonconforming material processes, corrective action responses, and calibration
• monitor quality KPIs
• coordinate with internal departments on quality issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality control manager

quality assurance

inspection

manufacturing

downers grove il

chemring energetic devices

9/80 schedule

$102,500-$138,500/year

calibration

corrective actions

quality management system

aerospace and defense

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• voluntary supplemental insurance and employer/partner discounts.

Why this role

The company follows a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off; benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) match, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.

About the employer

Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Sector: 33.