QMS Manager

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Quality Management System Manager to lead the site's QMS, drive continuous improvement, and support manufacturing process enhancements.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 5+ years in Quality Management within advanced manufacturing, bioscience, or defense sectors, with strong ISO and FDA knowledge. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field (Engineering or Quality Management).
• 5+ years of quality management experience in Advanced Manufacturing or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IATF 16949 and FDA 21 CFR 820 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all QMS functions including document control and audits.
• Improve and optimize the QMS to standardize procedures across Excelitas globally.
• Lead quality and yield improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and finished products meet specifications and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate NPI, product qualifications, design verifications, and risk assessments.

Skills

Quality management

Internal audits

Root cause analysis

SPC

CAPA

Statistical tools

Education

BS in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Enable your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

We are presently seeking a Quality Management System Manager that be responsible for continous improvement and maintenance of the site QMS and in the support of manufacutring process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Quality Management System functions, including Document Control, Internal QMS Audits, Customer & Supplier Audits, Returned Material Authorizations, and Customer Complaints.
• Improve and optimize the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure effectiveness and efficiency while ensuring the standardization of procedures within Excelitas globally
• Support quality improvement initiatives at the site to address the cost of poor-quality contributors
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the organization
• Provide cross-functional team leadership to drive quality and yield improvement initiatives
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes and finished products meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance standards
• Plan, coordinate, and actively engage in new product introductions (NPI), product qualifications, design verifications, and risk assessments, which encompass process failure mode and effects analysis.
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA 21 CFR 820 according to site accreditation requirements
• Address and resolve customer complaints through effective corrective and preventative actions
• Utilize statistical tools and root cause analysis methods such as SPC, Pareto Diagrams, Affinity Diagrams, Fault-Tree Analysis, Design of Experiments, Fish-Bone Analysis, to drive quality improvements, including training and guidance to site employees
• Assist in the maintenance and training of the site on ISO standards and regulations according to site accreditations
• Support and coordinate site Root Cause Investigations and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), including Supplier Corrective Actions (SCARS)
• Conduct on-going QMS effectiveness reviews, quality performance analysis, and reporting site opportunities for improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree required, BS in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Management within Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience, Semiconductor, Aerospace, or Defense Industry Environment
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IATF 16949, FDA 21 CFR 820)

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ certified Quality Manager, ISO Lead Auditor Certification, Technical Writing
• Understanding and familiarity with design history files, change management, manufacturing process control, material review boards, failure analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and verification testing per cGMP requirements, and FDA QSR / ISO 9001/ ISO13485/ ISO 14971
• Experience in NPI (New Product Introductions) process management and product quality planning
• Formal training in statistical techniques in a manufacturing environment with Six Sigma training and certification
• Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement techniques such as Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC, etc.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Management
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite of applications

Benefits

Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on experience.

Legal and Compliance

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.