W.S. Darley & Co. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to support and ultimately lead the Quality Management System for our Iowa Manufacturing Operations. This position is structured as a planned transition role, working closely with the current Quality Manager in the short term and assuming full responsibility within 6-12 months. The role supports multiple manufacturing product lines operating in an ISO 9001-certified environment, with a primary focus on U.S. Government and prime defense contracting.
Primary products include fuel and water transfer, storage, and distribution systems. Secondary product lines include firefighting systems, CAFS, drop-in units, and portable pump systems.
This is an on-site position located in Janesville, IA.Requirements
- Maintain, improve, and ensure compliance of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System across all Iowa manufacturing operations o Short Term - Lead transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026
- Lead internal and external audits, including customer, prime contractor, and government audits
- Serve as the primary Quality interface with U.S. Government agencies, defense primes, and key commercial customers
- Oversee document control, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), nonconformance management, and continuous improvement activities
- Support contract reviews, quality planning, and flow-down of quality requirements to manufacturing and suppliers
- Lead quality-related supplier management and incoming inspection processes
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to quality staff and cross-functional teams
- Support transition planning and knowledge transfer from the current Quality Manager
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (equivalent experience considered)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in a defense or regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and audit processes
- Experience with government contracting quality requirements (FAR/DFARS exposure preferred)
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a multi-product manufacturing environment
- Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Work Environment - Manufacturing and office environment
- Periodic travel for supplier visits and customer audits
Benefits- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability
- HSA with Darley contribution
- FSA
- 401K/Roth with match and profit sharing
- Darley paid life insurance
Compensation$85,000-$110,000 annually
Salary Description
85,000-110,000
