Quality Manager

This role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining quality standards, driving root cause and corrective action initiatives, overseeing audits and compliance activities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.The ideal candidate will bring experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of quality systems and process improvement methodologies, and a collaborative leadership style.Responsibilities:• Establish and maintain quality systems that support consistent production of conforming, defect-free products delivered on schedule.• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and work instructions to confirm product and material requirements are clearly understood and applied throughout manufacturing.• Assess incoming materials and components against defined standards, making disposition decisions on acceptance or rejection based on quality and performance.• Create, document, and refine procedures that improve process control, reduce defects, and strengthen overall operational consistency.• Track production and quality performance to identify trends early, prevent recurring issues, and implement improvements before problems escalate.• Investigate product and process nonconformances, determine root causes, and lead corrective actions that address underlying issues effectively.• Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate how design decisions affect manufacturability, quality outcomes, and process efficiency.• Respond to customer-reported quality concerns by analyzing relevant data, coordinating solutions, and putting preventive measures in place.• Perform regular safety and compliance inspections, address workplace risks promptly, and support required training and handling practices for regulated materials.• Provide coverage for production leadership as needed and contribute to additional operational priorities assigned by management.