Quality Manager
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive hands-on Quality Manager to lead and scale quality assurance efforts in our fast-growing magnetics manufacturing startup. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment can build processes from the ground up and is passionate about delivering high-quality magnetic components. The Quality Manager will be responsible for establishing quality systems driving continuous improvement and ensuring that products meet technical specifications customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and implement scalable quality assurance policies and procedures tailored to magnetics manufacturing processes (e.g. density magnetic property analysis dimensional accuracy assembly material testing defect analysis etc).
- Lead inspections and hands-on quality audits of raw materials in-process components and finished magnetic products to ensure compliance with design and performance requirements.
- Establish testing protocols for magnetic performance characteristics such as magnetic strength energy product coercivity and remanence.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to identify root causes of defects and variability; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Develop documentation systems process controls and reporting tools to support a culture of quality from the ground up.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for quality issues including customer feedback supplier quality and internal nonconformance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry and regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 9001 AS9100 RoHS REACH).
- Manage and mentor a small team of quality inspectors or technicians; scale the team as the company grows.
- Support the development and implementation of internal audit programs and prepare for customer and third-party audits.
- Balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support day-to-day QA activities on the floor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering materials science manufacturing or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing environment preferably with experience in magnetics electronic components high volume or complex manufacturing or automotive industry.
- Prior experience in a startup or high-growth manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- 5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems documentation practices and regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis SPC and lean manufacturing tools.
- Excellent communication problem-solving and leadership skills.
- Self-starter mentality with the flexibility to adapt to rapid changes and evolving priorities.
Physical Demands
The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal office manufacturing and construction noises
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
