Quality Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Quality Manager jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, with strong concentration in manufacturing, food and beverage processing, medical device production, and automotive supply chains across Milwaukee, Green Bay, and the Fox Valley corridor. Major employers with lasting Wisconsin operations include Rockwell Automation, Bemis Manufacturing, and Oshkosh Corporation, all of which maintain active quality functions at scale. The most consistently sought specialties are quality systems management to ISO standards, supplier quality engineering, and food safety compliance under FDA and USDA frameworks. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
Job Description
As the Quality Engineering Manager supporting Motion products, you will lead a global team responsible for product quality across the full lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, partnering across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Business, and Customer-facing teams to strengthen issue resolution, reduce cost of poor quality, and ensure quality is built into new and existing products. This role is an opportunity for someone looking to expand their people leadership, business ownership, and cross-functional influence within a high-impact product quality organization. This Role reports to the Sr Product Quality Manager for Power and Motion within the Quality organization.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a global team of Product Quality Engineers and Technicians while setting priorities, driving accountability, and supporting professional growth.
- Lead projects to reduce warranty and cost of poor quality through improved design robustness, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and issue resolution.
- Increase proactive quality planning, standard work, and lifecycle quality improvements across new product introduction and existing Motion product support.
- Lead disciplined problem solving through CAPA, 8D, root cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and effectiveness verification.
- Partner cross-functionally to align on quality risks, priorities, decisions, escalations, and corrective action plans while driving ownership through closure.
- Ensure product development activities comply with corporate and business-level quality processes and procedures.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience.
- 5 years of experience in product development, product quality, customer quality, manufacturing quality, reliability, or technical issue resolution.
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience may also be considered.
- Ability to use data to identify trends, prioritize risk, influence decisions, and lead through any ambiguity or urgent business escalations.
- Working knowledge of structured problem-solving and proactive quality methods, including 8D, CAPA, RCA, DfSS, APQP, and DfX.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical quality topics across functional boundaries and organizational levels.
- Experience leading technical projects and supporting large-scale system development efforts..
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com .
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this Role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
#LI-LifeAtRok
#LI-Onsite
#LI-RM1
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
Job Description
As the Quality Engineering Manager supporting Motion products, you will lead a global team responsible for product quality across the full lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, partnering across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Business, and Customer-facing teams to strengthen issue resolution, reduce cost of poor quality, and ensure quality is built into new and existing products. This role is an opportunity for someone looking to expand their people leadership, business ownership, and cross-functional influence within a high-impact product quality organization. This Role reports to the Sr Product Quality Manager for Power and Motion within the Quality organization.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a global team of Product Quality Engineers and Technicians while setting priorities, driving accountability, and supporting professional growth.
- Lead projects to reduce warranty and cost of poor quality through improved design robustness, manufacturing quality, supplier quality, and issue resolution.
- Increase proactive quality planning, standard work, and lifecycle quality improvements across new product introduction and existing Motion product support.
- Lead disciplined problem solving through CAPA, 8D, root cause analysis, containment, corrective action, and effectiveness verification.
- Partner cross-functionally to align on quality risks, priorities, decisions, escalations, and corrective action plans while driving ownership through closure.
- Ensure product development activities comply with corporate and business-level quality processes and procedures.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership or management experience.
- 5 years of experience in product development, product quality, customer quality, manufacturing quality, reliability, or technical issue resolution.
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience may also be considered.
- Ability to use data to identify trends, prioritize risk, influence decisions, and lead through any ambiguity or urgent business escalations.
- Working knowledge of structured problem-solving and proactive quality methods, including 8D, CAPA, RCA, DfSS, APQP, and DfX.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical quality topics across functional boundaries and organizational levels.
- Experience leading technical projects and supporting large-scale system development efforts..
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com .
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this Role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
#LI-LifeAtRok
#LI-Onsite
#LI-RM1
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
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Quality Manager Job Market in Wisconsin
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- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Construction & Real Estate
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer certification strongly preferred
- Five or more years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit processes
- Experience with FMEA, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies
- Familiarity with FDA, USDA, or automotive quality standards relevant to Wisconsin industries
Quality Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality manager, so the path runs through education and professional certification. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on quality experience. The most recognized credential is the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation from the American Society for Quality, which Wisconsin employers in manufacturing and food processing reference consistently in job postings.
Which companies hire quality managers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin quality manager roles are posted by Jobot, Michels, and JP Cullen and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's deep manufacturing base means openings are spread across medical device makers, food processors, plastics firms, and heavy equipment producers throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay account for the largest share of quality manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its dense concentration of manufacturing, healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters, while Green Bay and the Fox Valley region reflect strong demand from food processing giants and paper products manufacturers that anchor those local economies.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality management is fundamentally a floor-level and audit-driven role, so most positions require regular on-site presence to oversee production lines, conduct inspections, and manage supplier visits. About 32% of quality manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that allow remote work tend to involve quality systems documentation, supplier auditing coordination, or corporate-level quality strategy rather than direct production oversight.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role first, which many Wisconsin manufacturers use as the direct pipeline into quality management. Large employers like Quad and Plexus Corp hire quality technicians without management experience and promote internally. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential gives candidates a concrete edge, and associate degree programs in quality technology at Wisconsin Technical College System campuses provide both coursework and industry connections that translate directly into manufacturing floor roles across the state.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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