Hybrid Quality Manager – GMP & CI Leader

Richards Industrials; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Richards Industrials is seeking a Quality Manager for Equilibar in Fletcher, NC, to maintain and improve the QMS across engineering, production, and customer support. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit readiness to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.

The successful candidate will lead quality initiatives, collaborate with multiple teams, and drive continuous improvement while supporting regulated-industry customers and GMP expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Experience managing an ISO-based QMS in engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Experience conducting internal and external quality audits.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and diverse customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Equilibar’s QMS and ensure processes are followed.
• Coordinate quality activities, audits, and documentation including CAPAs and risk.
• Lead investigations using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support audits and customer quality reviews with proper documentation.
• Develop quality team and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

ISO QMS

Root-cause analysis

Audits

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality metrics

Regulated industry expertise

GMP familiarity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Richards Industrials is seeking a Quality Manager for Equilibar in Fletcher, NC, to maintain and improve the QMS across engineering, production, and customer support. The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit readiness to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.

The successful candidate will lead quality initiatives, collaborate with multiple teams, and drive continuous improvement while supporting regulated-industry customers and GMP expectations.