Manufacturing Quality & EHS Manager

Infosoft, Inc.; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Quality & EHS Manager to lead our client's quality systems and environmental, health and safety programs for complex electromechanical and rotating‑equipment products.

This role combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution in ISO 9001, APQP/PPAP, supplier quality and audits. The candidate will drive root-cause analysis, manage supplier quality, collaborate with Engineering and Operations, and ensure regulatory compliance and workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field and relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing-quality experience including quality systems, product/process quality, supplier quality, nonconformance, corrective action and audits.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing employees, cross-functional programs, contractors or external service providers.
• Hands-on experience implementing or maintaining an ISO 9001 Quality Management System and supporting certification or surveillance audits.
• Strong practical experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, measurement-system analysis, process capability and first-article/production-trial activities.
• Demonstrated EHS experience involving regulatory compliance, hazard assessment, incident investigation, safety training and required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the organization's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits, certification activities, management reviews, corrective actions and quality objectives.
• Establish effective processes for incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final acceptance, nonconformance management, material review and calibration.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for product, process and supplier issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering on design reviews, production readiness, process validation, risk assessments and first-article activities.
• Manage supplier-quality activities including APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, audits, performance monitoring and corrective actions.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, production evidence and phase-gate deliverables.
• Develop and maintain EHS programs covering workplace safety, environmental compliance and occupational health requirements.
• Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses involving machine guarding, electrical hazards, LOTO, ergonomics, chemicals, PPE and contractor activities.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement appropriate corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Manage hazardous-material and waste processes, including chemical inventories, SDS documentation, labeling, storage, handling and disposal records.
• Establish emergency-preparedness procedures covering evacuation, fire/life safety, spill response, first aid and emergency drills.
• Develop and deliver Quality and EHS training while maintaining employee competency and training records.
• Support product compliance activities involving applicable UL, CSA, CE, EMC and other certification requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, suppliers and external specialists to resolve quality, safety and compliance issues.
• Lead and develop employees, contractors, consultants and service providers as the Quality and EHS organization expands.

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001 experience

APQP/PPAP

PFMEA and control plans

Audits and CAPA

Supplier quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

EHS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Electronic quality-management systems

Digital document-control tools

Job description

Here are the job position details for your review:

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality & EHS Manager

Pay Rate: $118-,509 to $160,335/YEAR

Job Requisition: PP00456

Location: Cypress, CA

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Quality & EHS Manager to lead manufacturing quality systems and environmental, health and safety programs for complex electromechanical and rotating-equipment products. This position will combine Quality leadership with direct involvement in QMS management, supplier quality, product/process quality, regulatory compliance and workplace safety. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing-quality background, proven ISO 9001 experience, hands-on APQP/PPAP expertise and practical EHS experience. This is a leadership position that requires both strategic ownership and the ability to personally execute within a growing manufacturing organization.

Job Duties

• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the organization's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits, certification activities, management reviews, corrective actions and quality objectives.
• Establish effective processes for incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final acceptance, nonconformance management, material review and calibration.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for product, process and supplier issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering on design reviews, production readiness, process validation, risk assessments and first-article activities.
• Manage supplier-quality activities including APQP, PPAP, supplier qualification, audits, performance monitoring and corrective actions.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation, production evidence and phase-gate deliverables.
• Develop and maintain EHS programs covering workplace safety, environmental compliance and occupational health requirements.
• Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses involving machine guarding, electrical hazards, LOTO, ergonomics, chemicals, PPE and contractor activities.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement appropriate corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Manage hazardous-material and waste processes, including chemical inventories, SDS documentation, labeling, storage, handling and disposal records.
• Establish emergency-preparedness procedures covering evacuation, fire/life safety, spill response, first aid and emergency drills.
• Develop and deliver Quality and EHS training while maintaining employee competency and training records.
• Support product compliance activities involving applicable UL, CSA, CE, EMC and other certification requirements.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, suppliers and external specialists to resolve quality, safety and compliance issues.
• Lead and develop employees, contractors, consultants and service providers as the Quality and EHS organization expands.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing-quality experience covering quality systems, product/process quality, supplier quality, nonconformance, corrective action and audits.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing employees, cross-functional programs, contractors or external service providers.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing or maintaining an ISO 9001 Quality Management System and supporting certification or surveillance audits.
• Strong practical experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, measurement-system analysis, process capability and first-article/production-trial activities.
• Demonstrated manufacturing or industrial EHS experience involving regulatory compliance, hazard assessment, incident investigation, safety training and required documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, customer requirements, applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with supplier-quality management, supplier audits, qualification and corrective actions.
• Experience using ERP systems, electronic quality-management systems and digital document-control tools.
• Ability to combine functional leadership with hands-on execution in a developing manufacturing operation.
• Strong experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain and external suppliers.
• Experience with complex mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, energy, aerospace, industrial or rotating-equipment products is preferred.
• Experience supporting new-product introduction, manufacturing scale-up, factory startup, relocation or contract manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 is preferred.
• ASQ quality certifications such as CQE, CQA or CMQ/OE are valued; CSP or CIH credentials are also beneficial.
• Experience with environmental permits, hazardous-material/waste programs, industrial hygiene, emergency response or contractor safety is a plus.