Hands-On Quality Leader, End-to-End Manufacturing

Pilates Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401(k) plan with company match

Life and Long Term DisabilityInsurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Balanced Body in Sacramento, California, is seeking a Quality Manager to own quality across the entire product flow—from supplier docks to customers’ doors. The role combines hands-on floor inspection, criteria development, and supplier-facing leadership to deliver a disciplined, criteria-driven quality system.

You will act as the voice of the customer on the factory floor, crafting acceptance criteria and leading cross-functional teams while driving QT9 CAPA, MRB, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in progressive quality roles in discrete manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading a team with hands-on experience.
• Hands-on QMS ownership (QT9 or equivalent) incl CAPA/NCP/MRB.
• Real supplier quality experience incl PPAP/FAI and audits.
• Direct customer-facing experience with 8D reporting and commitments.
• Experience writing acceptance criteria for high-mix, craftsmanship-driven env.
• Power BI and Excel dashboards are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own quality across the entire flow from supplier dock to customer door.
• Define acceptance criteria for every part family and chair MRB.
• Drive QT9-based CAPA, non-conforming trends, and audit readiness.
• Manage supplier quality improvements with local suppliers.
• Lead weekly quality/supply cadence with cross-functional teams.
• Lead growth initiatives for new product launches and supplier qualification.

Skills

Team leadership

QMS ownership

Supplier quality

8D reporting

Acceptance criteria

Excel dashboards

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit management

Tools

QT9 QMS

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Balanced Body in Sacramento, California, is seeking a Quality Manager to own quality across the entire product flow—from supplier docks to customers’ doors. The role combines hands-on floor inspection, criteria development, and supplier-facing leadership to deliver a disciplined, criteria-driven quality system.

You will act as the voice of the customer on the factory floor, crafting acceptance criteria and leading cross-functional teams while driving QT9 CAPA, MRB, and audit readiness.