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Donaldson Company

Quality Supervisor

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In-Office
Dixon, IL
84K-105K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Dixon, IL
84K-105K Annually
Mid level
Supervise daily quality department operations, support quality management systems, audits, CAPA, customer complaints, certifications, testing, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans. Lead continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives, maintain SOPs, train inspectors and technicians, support ISO audits, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, engineers, and plant teams to improve process capability and reduce defects.
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The Quality Supervisor will run the day-to-day functions of the quality department. This role will also provide technical support to the plant’s staff, supervisors, and engineers, while assisting with effective CAPA resolutions, internal auditing, vendor compliance, and other tasks that assist the quality manager. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Dixon, IL facility.


Role Responsibilities:

  • Initiate internal continuous improvement quality projects.            
  • Lead the efforts toward the achievement and adherence to quality management systems and plant preparation for external customer and third-party quality audits.
  • ​Establish and optimize product and process criteria and ensure their deployment throughout our various value streams.
  • Ensure SOPs are current based on existing processes within QA Management system.
  • Responsible for customer certifications and product measurement and testing.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to launch new projects and transfer projects from intercompany sources.
  • Lead and engage in customer complaint investigations and corrective action responses.
  • Facilitate effective corrective actions internally and externally.  Includes dealing with internal personnel as well as customers, suppliers, etc.
  • Support third-party quality audits. 
  • Train inspectors/Technicians concerning product quality criteria and develop/optimize inspection systems resulting from Engineering and/or Customer feedback.
  • Maintain PPAP program both internally and coordinated with customer portals.
  • Participate in PFMEA & Control plan development and review.
  • Support QM to facilitate internal and external ISO audits.
  • Apply Six Sigma tools and methodology to improve process capability and eliminate defects.
  • Work with cross-functional team to drive continuous improvement for COPQ targets from department and plant level.
  • Other tasks assigned by the quality manager and higher-level managers.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems or Framework
  • Lead or Supervisory experience
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AIAG PFMEA training certification
  • LEAN/Six Sigma Tools
  • World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training/experience
  • Able to communicate effectively

Annual Salary Range: $84,000 - $105,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, applicable work experience, training, education, and performance.


Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.


Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.


Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
  • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers.  These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process.  Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address.  If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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