Quality Manager - ISO 9001 & Manufacturing Operations

Our client is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site's ISO 9001 Quality Management System, oversee quality engineering activities, and drive continuous improvement across production operations. This role reports directly to executive leadership and requires strong decision‑making, technical depth, and full supervisory responsibility.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Track, analyze, and report internal/external quality metrics.
• Oversee incoming, in‑process, and final inspection activities.
• Ensure ERP accuracy for quality transactions and documentation.
• Support Engineering and Sales with specification review and interpretation.
• Conduct internal and external audits; manage audit readiness and follow‑up actions.
• Manage supplier qualification, supplier audits, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and ITAR requirements.
• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives using statistical analysis and data‑driven methods.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation including FAIRs, PPAPs, and nonconformance reports.
• Manage customer quality concerns, RMAs, and corrective actions using structured methods such as 8D.
• Full responsibility for the quality team including: Hiring and Onboarding, Training and Development, Performance Management, Coaching and Corrective Action and Disciplinary Actions and Terminations.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• 5 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• 5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong statistical analysis and data‑interpretation skills.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing methods and quality practices.
• Experience with supplier qualification, RMAs, and customer corrective actions.
• Familiarity with GD&T, FAIRs, PPAPs, and manufacturing quality documentation.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Bilingual Spanish skills.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Experience in precision manufacturing (optics, glass, ceramics, coatings, or similar)

Physical & Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with required PPE (safety glasses, steel‑toed footwear)
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and perform inspection tasks requiring close visual acuity.