Assistant Quality Manager

Arlon EMD; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlon EMD seeks an Assistant Quality Manager to support the Quality Manager, oversee QA and Inspection, and lead a team of quality professionals. You will be the backbone of the quality management system in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will drive SPC/SQC programs, manage customer quality lifecycle, and ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, ISO-9001, and UL requirements, including documentation control and audit support.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of quality assurance or manufacturing experience in laminate or specialty materials.
• Knowledge of SPC/SQC methods and statistical techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001; Lead Auditor experience is a plus.
• Experience with customer-facing quality functions and compliance docs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop QA/Inspection team; supervise schedules and timecards.
• Drive SPC/SQC programs; monitor process data and trends.
• Own customer quality from investigation to corrective action and closure.
• Maintain ISO 9001 conformance and support internal audits.
• Oversee document control and UL liaison activities.

Skills

Quality assurance

Manufacturing experience

Statistical methods

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor

Customer-facing quality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Quality Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Quality Manager to oversee our QA and Inspection departments, lead a dedicated team of quality professionals, and serve as the backbone of our quality management system.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Develop Your Team Supervise Inspection and QA Support personnel, manage daily schedules and timecards, deliver departmental training, and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive Statistical Quality Programs Support the implementation and day-to-day maintenance of SPC and SQC programs, monitor process data, escalte trends to Quality leadership, and assist in the analysis of quality data reports.
• Own Customer Quality Manage the full lifecycle of customer complaints — from investigation and root cause analysis to corrective action and timely closure. Complete compliance documentation including RoHS, REACH, ISO-9001, and UL requirements.
• Serve as Management Representative & Lead Auditor Maintain ISO 9001:2015 conformance, oversee the internal audit program, evaluate corrective action effectiveness, and support annual certification audits.
• Manage Documentation Control Oversee document releases, maintain the PCN log, manage distribution lists, and ensure the document control system remains effective and compliant.
• Act as Our UL Liaison Host quarterly Underwriters Laboratories follow-up visits, coordinate sample submissions, and maintain UL certification files.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of quality assurance or manufacturing experience, preferably in a laminate or specialty materials environment
• Working knowledge of SPC/SQC methodologies and statistical techniques
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards; Lead Auditor experience a plus
• Experience with customer-facing quality functions and compliance documentation
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Above-average computer skills and strong analytical thinking
• Familiarity with dispersion chemistry, coating, laminating, or fabricating technology preferred

Who You Are

You're a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You're quality-focused, safety-conscious, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing attention to detail. You communicate well across departments and bring both analytical rigor and a collaborative mindset to everything you do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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