Quality Manager

Position Summary:The Quality Manager is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining the companys quality systems and processes to ensure products and services meet customer regulatory and internal requirements. This role oversees all quality assurance and control activities and leads continuous improvement efforts across departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and manage the Quality department including supervision of quality technicians inspectors and auditorsDevelop maintain and enforce quality systems policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards customer specifications and applicable regulations (e.g. ISO AS9100 FDA etc.)Oversee inspections audits testing and root cause analysis of non-conformances; develop corrective and preventive actionsCollaborate with Engineering Production and Supply Chain teams to identify quality concerns and drive resolutionLead internal and external audits manage documentation and prepare audit reportsTrain employees on quality standards procedures and expectations across the organizationMonitor quality performance metrics and trends; report findings to leadership and recommend improvementsManage supplier quality including vendor audits incoming inspection protocols and performance trackingMaintain control of quality documentation including work instructions standard operating procedures and inspection recordsPromote a culture of quality accountability and continuous improvement across all levels of the organizationQualifications:Required:Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering or a related field5 years of experience in quality management preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g. ISO 9001 AS9100 IATF 16949 etc.)Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g. 8D Fishbone 5 Whys) and CAPA processesProficiency in Microsoft Office and quality data/reporting toolsStrong analytical communication and leadership skillsPreferred:Quality certifications (e.g. CQE CQA Six Sigma Lean)Experience with ERP or quality management systems (QMS software)Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Strong leadership and team development skillsExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilityDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsEffective written and verbal communicationAbility to interpret technical drawings/specificationsFamiliarity with inspection tools and measurement systems