Quality Manager - Manufacturing & ISO Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

This position will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), lead quality and inspection personnel, manage audits and corrective actions, and partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure consistent product quality and operational excellence.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality and inspection team members.
• Manage calibration programs and maintain inspection and quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing quality tools and methodologies.
• Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI), production quality reviews, and required quality documentation.
• Support quality-related projects while ensuring customer expectations and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Manage internal and supplier corrective actions, nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Experience leading internal and external quality audits.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing or supporting a Quality Management System (QMS)
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience with direct people management responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Experience with: PFMEA, PPAP, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis and Supplier Quality Processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with supplier quality and supplier development programs.
• Experience within electronics, electromechanical, aerospace, automotive, medical device, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Benefits & Perks:

• STD and LTD
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Career growth and professional development opportunities