Global Quality Leader: Manufacturing & QMS Excellence

MSA - The Safety Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety is seeking a senior quality leader to standardize metrics across manufacturing sites, drive continuous improvement, and maintain ISO 9001 compliance. The role focuses on APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SAP Quality Module across global sites, with opportunities to shape quality strategy and collaborate with multi-site teams.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and extensive experience in manufacturing quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical, engineering, business field or related degree.
• 8–10 years of relevant quality experience in manufacturing; multi-site/global experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, MSA, and ISO 9001.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Standardize KPIs for Manufacturing Quality across sites.
• Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain QMS and ensure ISO 9001 certifications.
• Coach sites on PFMEA, Safe Launch, and Quality Planning.
• Drive NPI readiness and site transfer quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured problem solving

Leadership & people mgmt

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical/business

MS degree preferred

Tools

SAP Quality Module

IQOS

iAuditor

Minitab

Power Platform

Job description

MSA Safety is seeking a senior quality leader to standardize metrics across manufacturing sites, drive continuous improvement, and maintain ISO 9001 compliance. The role focuses on APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SAP Quality Module across global sites, with opportunities to shape quality strategy and collaborate with multi-site teams.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and extensive experience in manufacturing quality.