Quality Manager - QMS & Compliance Leader (Defense)

Blackshark; Paris; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alta Ares is a defense tech company seeking a Quality Manager to own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) across manufacturing and engineering. You will define quality policies, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 while supporting rapid growth.

You will lead internal audits, CAPA, change control, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing CAPA, Change Control, document control, and risk management processes.
• Experience planning and conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsabilités

• Own and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, maintain, and update the Quality Manual to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Define and improve quality policies, procedures, and work instructions across the organization.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the QMS while supporting the company's rapid growth.
• Manage the complete quality documentation lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, distribution, and archiving.
• Own the Change Control process to ensure all product and process changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented.
• Maintain full traceability of quality records and documentation.
• Manage deviations, non-conformities, CAPAs, and root cause investigations.
• Monitor quality KPIs and provide regular reporting to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Plan, conduct, and document internal quality audits.
• Prepare and support customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality requirements.
• Participate in quality risk assessments using methodologies such as FMEA and other structured approaches.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the transition from prototype development to industrial production with robust quality processes.
• Train employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote awareness of quality requirements throughout the organization.
• Support the development of a quality-first culture that enables reliable and scalable production.

Connaissances

ISO 9001

QMS

CAPA

Change Control

Document Control

Risk Management

Audits

Technical Writing

Cross-functional Leadership

Analytical Skills

Outils

eQMS

Description du poste

Alta Ares is a defense tech company seeking a Quality Manager to own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) across manufacturing and engineering. You will define quality policies, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 while supporting rapid growth.

You will lead internal audits, CAPA, change control, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations.