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Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

At Forge, we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market ... The Role: The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$126K - $150K/yr

At Forge, we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market ... The Role: The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ...

LPW Group

Forge Shop Helper

Cleveland, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Performs any combination of tasks in the forging crew * For this position, day-to-day ... Must have the ability to manage a range of priorities, sometimes under pressure Western Forge ...

Forge Global

Agile Program Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

At Forge, we know our team is our greatest asset. As technology innovators in the private market ... The Role: The role of the Agile Program Manager is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ...

Canton Drop Forge

Procurement Manager

Canton, OH · On-site

At Canton Drop Forge, you'll gain valuable experience in servicing our six major markets of ... Manage end-to-end procurement activities for external services supporting production, including ...

Forge Biologics

Lab Materials Manager

Columbus, OH

Forge Your Future with Us: At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing ... This role will manage Inventory levels and flow for both internal and external gene therapy ...

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How much do forging manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for forging manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Forging Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Forging Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of metal forging processes, production management experience, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, ERP systems, and safety certifications such as OSHA compliance are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help drive team performance and operational efficiency. These competencies are vital for ensuring high-quality output, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing workflow within a manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a Forging Manager, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Forging Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining product quality, minimizing waste, and ensuring that safety protocols are strictly followed. Managing a team in a high-temperature, fast-paced environment requires strong leadership and communication skills. Effective Forging Managers implement continuous improvement initiatives, invest in employee training, and utilize data-driven approaches to optimize processes. Collaborating closely with maintenance, quality assurance, and engineering teams is key to addressing equipment issues and meeting production targets.

What does a Forging Manager do?

A Forging Manager oversees the operations involved in shaping metal parts through forging processes in a manufacturing facility. They are responsible for managing teams, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality and safety standards, and optimizing workflow efficiency. Forging Managers also coordinate with other departments, handle equipment maintenance schedules, and implement process improvements to reduce costs and waste. Their expertise ensures the production of durable, high-quality forged components for various industries.

What is the difference between Forging Manager vs Forging Supervisor?

AspectForging ManagerForging Supervisor
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire forging operations, manages teams, develops strategies, and ensures quality standards.Supervises daily forging activities, monitors workers, and enforces safety and quality protocols.
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing, experience in forging processes, leadership skills.High school diploma or equivalent, experience in forging or manufacturing, supervisory skills.
Work EnvironmentOffice and manufacturing floor, strategic planning, team management.Manufacturing floor, direct oversight of forging operations.

While both roles are vital in forging operations, the Forging Manager focuses on strategic oversight and team leadership, whereas the Forging Supervisor handles daily production and supervision of workers. The manager typically has more advanced credentials and broader responsibilities, making this distinction important for career planning and job searches.

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Corporate Quality Assurance / Systems Manager

Corporate Quality Assurance / Systems Manager

Scot Forge

Spring Grove, IL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Scot Forge rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager
Position Summary:
The Corporate Quality Assurance Manager leads and supports the development and implementation of effective quality assurance policies, procedures and systems that align with customer and employee owner expectations. Additionally, the Corporate Quality Assurance Manager will provide direction and oversight for regulatory, compliance, and quality assurance activities.
Company Background:
Scot Forge is a 130-year-old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.
Essential Position Responsibilities:
  • Promote the Use of Quality Tools: be an advocate for the use of core quality tools and processes throughout the organization to drive improvement in Quality performance
  • QMS Management Representative: Coordinate QMS activities with registrar and governing bodies regarding our quality system. Coordinate change management of quality system activities, assuring the system meet requirements
  • Manager Specific Activities and Functions:directs and coordinates the activities of teams engaged in quality functions including; Inspection Supervision, Scot Forge Quality Management System, Certification and Regulatory Compliance; Shop Floor Quality, and overall customer contract compliance.
    • Directs the functional resources related to product quality, industry and customer specific quality systems, customer contract compliance and Inspection activities.
    • Directs activities that ensures compliance with the customer requirements, quality policy, company standards, regulatory and external standards
    • Improve processes and provide oversight to Scot Forge Supplier Quality Program and to Scot Forge Auditing Program
    • Development of direct reports.
  • Internal Auditing Oversight (AS, ISO Nuclear): Facilitate and oversee internal auditing: develop annual plan, Lead Auditor (ISO), participate in internal audits closing meetings, communicate nonconformities to appropriate parties, and maintain all Audit records. Re-qualifying internal auditors on a set frequency - auditor development. Annual review and validation of internal auditing procedures and established systems
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: effectively interact with production, sales and engineering teams to ensure that appropriate quality resources are allocated to meet customer expectations.
  • Quality Metrics: maintain internal quality performance metrics that are aligned with customer expectations.
  • Quality Training Needs: assist Scot Forge to identify company level training needs for quality.
  • Specific Process Ownership:responsible for implementation and maintenance of internal quality systems that support our business, including, but not limited to:
    • Lead and Support Certification/Compliance Review Team and Processes
    • Company Certified Material Test reports
    • Potential Escape Point Analysis (PEPA) and Letters of Advisement Processes
  • Customer Communication: represent Scot Forge as we effectively communicate with customers and 3rd party auditors regarding specification requirements, manufacturing and process capabilities, and questions / complaints related to quality systems, product, processes or documentation.
  • Roll-out customer requirements: oversee the development of policies, systems and procedures as they relate to quality to ensure product conformance. Communicate and provide training to personnel regarding execution of procedures and interpretation of specifications/drawings as they apply to the technical manufacturing, testing and inspection requirements invoked by customers.
  • External Auditor Host / witness: support 2nd and 3rd party external audits and customer witnesses and their review of Scot Forge Quality System processes, providing supporting information and activities to facilitate a successful audit / witness.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Metallurgy (or equivalent).
  • Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years quality assurance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt with multiple projects completed. Qualified Lead Auditor in quality systems such as ISO 9001:2008 or AS9100. Experience in the metals industry and/or metallurgy knowledge preferred.

Desired Skills:
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively develop and train professional and non-professional personnel.
  • Proficient in writing clear and concise procedures.
  • System leadership or auditor exposure to "high specification" quality systems (military, nuclear, aerospace)
  • FMEA and Control Plans, 8-D structured problem solving.
  • APQP, 6S and lean tools, value stream mapping (VSM), TPM, and root cause analysis, statistics, GD&T.

Additional Information:
  • Scot Forge requires all employees to work 100% onsite.
  • This position is primarily located in our Spring Grove, IL facility with occasional travel to plants in other locations as required (Franklin Park, IL and Clinton, WI).
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Position requires a mixture of working in office and occasionally working in production areas while forklifts, overhead cranes and related equipment are in use. On occasion while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to heat and cold weather conditions as well as wet and/or humid conditions. Production environment may expose individual to excessive loud noise. When in the area of production, appropriate PPE is mandatory.
Benefits:
We have grown to become a leader in the open die forging industry by rewarding our most valuable resource... OUR EMPLOYEE OWNERS. Employee Benefits include:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company provided Life Insurance
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401K and Roth Plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Short- and Long-term disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HAS), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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