QA Manager — ISO9001, CAPA & Supplier Quality

Astronova, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronova, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems ensuring products meet regulatory and customer requirements.

You will drive CAPA programs and supplier audits while collaborating across production, regulatory, and supplier teams. The role emphasizes data-driven quality improvements, risk mitigation, and preparation for audits and inspections to ensure safe, high-quality products reach the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance within a regulated industry.
• Proven expertise in quality systems management, including ISO9001 compliance.
• Strong knowledge of CAPA and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience managing supplier quality and conducting supplier audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in compliance with ISO9001 and other relevant standards.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for quality issues, driving corrective and preventive action plans to resolution.
• Manage supplier quality assurance activities, including audits, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality processes into product development and manufacturing.
• Monitor quality metrics and prepare reports to communicate quality performance and improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare documentation for audits and inspections.
• Train and mentor quality assurance staff to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAPA

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Quality management

Supplier quality management

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Quality management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Astronova, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems ensuring products meet regulatory and customer requirements.

You will drive CAPA programs and supplier audits while collaborating across production, regulatory, and supplier teams. The role emphasizes data-driven quality improvements, risk mitigation, and preparation for audits and inspections to ensure safe, high-quality products reach the