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With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position: 

The Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and control of quality related initiatives including ISO9001 & IATF16949, as well as other Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. In cooperation with site management, responsible for the quality assurance and control functions throughout all Product divisions and the implementation of proactive quality management systems that will position the Sika Marion Operations as a leader in process and product quality. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Quality, support from operations, and may include other activities as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.

• Actively participate in the Sika SAFE Program.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment in accordance with the Sika Housekeeping policy.
• Display active leadership in advancing the Sika SAFE culture in Marion pursuing the objectives of zero injuries and Employee engagement.
• Attain annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management as well as the ability to convey and coach safety rules and procedures.
• Ensure implementation and evolution of safety guidelines and procedures. Participates in safety meetings, safety‐related training, coaches safety guidelines, supports accident investigations, and teaches compliance with safety regulations and programs.
• Coordinate all quality related and total customer satisfaction programs to meet corporate objectives.
• Insurance of all QMS relevant procedures also including initialize and optimization of such procedures.
• Monitor and report ISO9001, IATF16949 and quality performance, including using statistical analysis tools.
• Overall responsibilities to design, implement, and maintain Quality Policy program to establish quality goals and objectives.
• Establish all certification schedules and activities including internal and external audits, as well as documentation review.
• Actively promote, through own action and attitude, a positive a continuous improvement culture.
• Direct responsibility to manage the Marion Quality Department.
• Create a challenging and motivating culture in the plant.
• Provide local site management with technical assistance required to formulate new or revised quality control procedures and systems.
• Provide executive management with regular reports regarding compliance status, specific action items, problems and opportunities. Monitor and report quality performance KPIs with other members of the Marion Leadership Team.
• Establish and meet local budgets and operational goals and objectives through balanced scorecards. Help to implement strategy, processes and activities related to capital budgeting and plan implementation for the Quality department.
• Assure the FERT release and inspection plan setup in SAP, and assist the introduction of new materials, packaging, products and processes.
• Support new product and raw-material launches, scale-up, and validation of products as well as optimization of products in compliance with the PCP process.
• Provide corrective and preventive techniques to ensure continuous improvement of the manufacturing process regarding quality and economy (throughput, waste, energy efficiency; together with other members of the Marion Leadership Team).
• Troubleshoot quality problems and establish root cause analysis to develop the implementation and check the sustainability of the appropriate corrective action.
• Initiate state-of-the-art procedures and methods where appropriate.
• Support the national customer complaint process which satisfies our customers’ needs. Determine and improve process capabilities by using statistical quality techniques to meet or exceed customer needs.
• Must be familiar with product quality requirements for automotive manufacturer customers and must be able to facilitate and/or coordinate training in continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Development of processes that ensure the shipment of products that meet agreed upon customer specification.

• To execute other projects or activities to be determined as directed by Director of Quality.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related majors as required, advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years experience as a Quality Manager in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Perks & Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match  
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.