Manager - Quality Management Systems

FashionUnited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,500 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited seeks a Manager - Quality Management Systems to lead global quality programs, drive continuous improvement and align QA/QC resources with corporate strategy. The role emphasizes standards, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional leadership across product and client quality assurance.

The position requires a BS in engineering/technical discipline or 5+ years' experience, plus strong problem solving, coding (Python/MATLAB/VBA) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or Technical discipline or 5+ years related experience.
• Strong leadership in team building and development.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System principles and purpose.
• Experience with problem solving and quality assurance tools such as root cause analysis.
• Experience coding in Python, MATLAB, or VBA.
• Strong knowledge of core engineering concepts (mechanical analysis, materials).
• Excellent English communication (written, verbal, presentations).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Power Apps and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Own the product quality assurance metrics and the quality data.
• Identify product improvements and modifications to design or processes.
• Develop, maintain and enforce QA/QC procedures to meet regulations and customer expectations.
• Identify risks of failures and create policies to reduce those risks.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Compliance teams to ensure quality policy adherence.
• Drive continuous quality improvement projects and global harmonization initiatives.
• Provide leadership to QA/QC resources and align with business strategy.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Technical discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

VBA

Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

Visio

Job description

The Manager - Quality Management Systems will be responsible for Process Quality Assurance by setting standards and discipline for corporate quality programs through operational excellence, competency building, strategy, and innovation. This will include assessing standardized and auditable means of maintaining a high-quality culture. The Manager will establish an effective Product and Client Quality Assurance program to support our clients globally. They will drive continuous quality improvement projects, global harmonization initiatives, and support global Industrial initiatives. In addition, this role will provide successful cross functional leadership, develop, implement and evaluate the Quality resources of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), and customer quality strategies in alignment with the Corporates business strategy, the Supply Chains business objectives, the Global Qualitys direction, and the capacity.

Key Accountabilities

• Assess operational excellence and competency and identify actions to close the gaps.
• Own the product quality assurance metrics and the quality data.
• Utilizing the quality data, identify product improvement solutions, recommend potential modification in design, manufacturing process or test methods to meet requirements and to eliminate product issues proactively.
• Establish, update, maintain, and enforce quality assurance procedures and methods to comply with applicable industry requirements, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Identify risks of failure in the system, evaluate and create policies to reduce those risks in the effort to improve sustainable quality.
• Collaborate with the Product Regulatory and Compliance team to ensure compliance to applicable regulations in Quality policies and procedures.
• Responsible for data analysis of the quality performance trends and driving continuous quality improvement projects. Use data to drive improvement through disciplined metrics.
• Ensure effective management of Product and Client Quality Management processes including assuring effective management reviews, client quality issue management, CAPA system, change control, design quality and product quality support to the retails.
• Develop and implement processes and tools such as Quality Risk Management (QRM), supplier assessment/audit, and deviation trend management.
• Assure proper use of change management associated with validated processes.
• Recommend continuous quality improvement projects and global harmonization initiatives.
• Provide cross functional Leadership, develop, implement and evaluate Process Quality Assurance resource (QA and QC) and operational strategies in alignment with the corporates business strategy, the Supply Chains business objectives, the Global Qualitys direction, and capacity.
• Remain current with industry standards and advanced analytics in quality.
• Maintain clear communication paths with stakeholders and foster effective cross-functional partnership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or Technical discipline or 5+ years equivalent related experience.
• Strong leadership in team building and development.
• Working knowledge of the principles and the purpose of a Quality Management System.
• Experience in problem solving and hands‑on working knowledge of quality assurance processes and tools, such as root cause analysis.
• Experience coding, including familiarity with basic software like Python, MATLAB, or VBA.
• Strong knowledge in core engineering concepts such as mechanical analysis, and material science.
• Strong communication skills (English written, verbal and presentations skills).
• Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills (specifically Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Power Apps and Access) and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

The hiring range for this position ranges from $122,500 - $150,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates relevant skills and experience. Management is also eligible for bonus.