Chief Quality & Compliance Leader (Multi‑Site)

TRC Talent Solutions; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions partners with a leading manufacturer to hire a Head of Quality Management (QMIP). The role will establish enterprise-wide quality strategies, build standardized systems across multiple sites, and drive continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

The candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage ISO 9001 initiatives, and oversee supplierQuality, audits, and performance metrics while traveling 30–40% between facilities and supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading quality organizations across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Hands-on experience building Quality Management Systems and achieving ISO 9001 certification.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, CAPA, NCRs, supplier quality, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting heavy electrical equipment, power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, modular skids, or industrial manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing customer audits, FATs, and executive-level quality escalations.
• Ability to travel 30-40% between manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Management & Inspection Program (QMIP).
• Establish and maintain ISO-compliant quality programs, including ISO 9001 certification initiatives and ongoing audit management.
• Standardize QA/QC procedures, testing protocols, NCR processes, CAPA programs, and quality reporting across multiple facilities.
• Oversee inspection programs covering incoming materials, fabrication, welding, electrical testing, FATs, and final product acceptance.
• Develop supplier quality standards and partner with Procurement to audit and improve supplier performance.
• Build, mentor, and lead a multi-site team of Plant Quality Managers, Supplier Quality professionals, and QC inspectors.
• Establish and track KPIs including FPY, COPQ, warranty claims, and safety metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the executive quality representative during customer audits, FATs, and major quality investigations.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to drive quality culture and operational excellence.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS development

ISO 9001

Audit management

CAPA programs

Supplier quality

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

KPIs & metrics

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions partners with a leading manufacturer to hire a Head of Quality Management (QMIP). The role will establish enterprise-wide quality strategies, build standardized systems across multiple sites, and drive continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.

The candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage ISO 9001 initiatives, and oversee supplierQuality, audits, and performance metrics while traveling 30–40% between facilities and supplier locations.