Quality Manager - Hawthorne, CA

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POSITION TITLE

Quality Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining a compliant, audit-ready ISO 13485 Quality Management System while ensuring consistent delivery of high‑precision, medical‑grade components. This role oversees all quality functions—including inspection, metrology, document control, CAPA, supplier quality, and customer quality—and drives a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and documentation discipline across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and improve the QMS in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), and customer‑specific requirements. Ensure all procedures, work instructions, forms, and records are controlled, current, and properly implemented. Lead internal audits, management reviews, and readiness for customer and regulatory audits. Oversee incoming, in‑process, and final inspection activities. Manage calibration, gage control, and metrology equipment (CMMs, vision systems, hand tools). Ensure proper use of GD&T, sampling plans, and inspection documentation. Lead structured root‑cause investigations using 5‑Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, or similar tools. Drive timely and effective CAPA implementation, verification, and closure. Manage nonconformances, deviations, concessions, and customer notifications. Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues, audits, and source inspections. Manage supplier evaluations, audits, scorecards, and corrective actions. Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Inspectors, Document Control, and Quality Engineers. Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and ensure accountability for performance and documentation accuracy. Build a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Track and report KPIs: scrap, rework, yield, audit findings, customer complaints, and CAPA performance. Present quality performance to leadership and drive data‑based improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of quality experience in medical device manufacturing, precision machining, or regulated production. Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and GD&T. Experience leading audits, managing CAPA, and maintaining a compliant QMS. Proficiency with metrology tools, CMMs, and inspection software. Demonstrated leadership ability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

A reasonable estimate of the available {annual or hourly} pay scale for this position is: $110,000 to $120,000 annually. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority. At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non‑discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leapros, Inc.