What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMS Administrator position at CIRCOR Naval Solutions, LLC?
The QMS Administrator works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and leadership teams to standardize processes, drive consistency, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a key role in ensuring controlled documentation, effective change implementation, and workforce competency through structured training programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, review, and maintain QMS procedures, work instructions, and policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with internal and external requirements
- Administer document control processes, including document creation, revision, approval workflows, distribution, and archival in accordance with established standards
- Manage the change control process by coordinating document updates, tracking revisions, assessing impact, and ensuring timely communication and implementation of changes
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to capture process requirements and translate them into clear, usable documentation
- Support and maintain the training system by assigning training, tracking completion, and ensuring employees are trained on current procedures and revisions
- Ensure proper linkage between document changes and training requirements to maintain compliance and workforce competency
- Conduct periodic audits of documentation and records to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Maintain QMS databases and systems, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and version control
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, records, and evidence of compliance
- Drive continuous improvement of document control, change management, and training processes through metrics and feedback
- other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of ISO 9001:2015, with demonstrated experience producing compliant procedures and audit success
- Familiarity with military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD, AS9100, or similar) and customer-specific requirements
- Strong organizational, documentation, and technology skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
- Experience with auditing (internal and external) and regulatory compliance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong process mapping skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)
Experience within quality in a techincal writing capacity in a manufacturing / industrial setting, with a minimum of 3 years of experience
- Experience with creating procedures compliant with ISO 9001
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience.
- ASQ (or equivalent) certification heavily preferred
COMPANY BACKGROUND
CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial
and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding
applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately
100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.
For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/.
In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, “KKR”).
The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership
can be found at the end of this document.
Equal Opportunity Statement
CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off