QA Manager, Quality Systems & Process Improvement

A-dec, Inc. (USA); Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A-dec, Inc. is seeking a QA Manager to protect the company’s reputation for reliable dental equipment by ensuring the Quality Management System meets regulatory and customer requirements.

The role leads QA Specialists and Engineers to drive product and process improvement while balancing quality with productivity. Responsibilities include leading audits, developing quality metrics, and driving cross‑functional improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent; minimum ten years of experience in Quality or related field with 3–5 years in leadership roles.
• ASQ certification is generally required.
• Experience leading QA teams and interfacing with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide team leadership to facilitate quality management for product and process quality.
• Coach and guide the QA team to meet department goals and develop staff.
• Lead QMS-related audits (ISO, FDA) and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
• Develop and maintain metrics to track quality and extract insights from data.
• Drive quality capability development through training and corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Quality system expertise

Project management

MS Office

Risk-based decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

A-dec, Inc. is seeking a QA Manager to protect the company’s reputation for reliable dental equipment by ensuring the Quality Management System meets regulatory and customer requirements.

The role leads QA Specialists and Engineers to drive product and process improvement while balancing quality with productivity. Responsibilities include leading audits, developing quality metrics, and driving cross‑functional improvements.