QMS Manager

Philips International; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

HSA

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips in Cambridge, MA is seeking a QMS Manager to lead the QMS team and drive compliant quality management across processes. You will oversee document control, training, internal audits, CAPA, NCR handling, and risk management, ensuring alignment with medical device regulations and company policy.

The role requires strong people leadership, hands-on process deployment, and monitoring of performance metrics to close gaps and support external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or QMS roles; 5+ years with medical device regulations preferred.
• Experience with CAPA, NCR handling, internal audits, risk management, and data analysis.
• Office/Remote position; onsite 3 days per week is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations of the QMS team, ensuring quality processes are compliant and efficient.
• Manages deployment and maintenance of QMS processes (document control, training, internal audits).
• Monitors performance metrics, analyzes trends, and develops action plans to close gaps.
• Prepares for external audits and inspections, providing documentation and audit responses.
• Manages NCRs and risk mitigation activities to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Job description

### Job TitleQMS Manager### Job Description**In this role you**You are responsible for supervising the QMS team, ensuring efficient execution of quality management system (QMS) activities in compliance with company policies. **Your role:**• Supervises day-to-day operations of the QMS team, ensuring all quality processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with company policies and other necessary requirements. Guides and mentors the QMS team, actively contributing to employee selection, performance management, compensation management, career development, and overseeing operational processes. • Manages the deployment and maintenance of QMS processes in the assigned area/ areas such as document control, training, and internal audits, ensuring they are effective, compliant, and aligned with both regulatory requirements and business needs. • Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of QMS processes by analyzing performance metrics, identifying trends, and developing action plans to address gaps, enhance compliance, and improve overall quality. • Prepares for and supports external audits and inspections by ensuring all necessary documentation is available and providing detailed responses to audit findings. Manages the documentation and resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring systematic tracking, effective resolution, and implementation of preventive measures to avoid recurrence. • Conducts risk assessments and manages risk mitigation activities, identifying potential risks to product quality and QMS integrity, and developing strategies to minimize their impact.**You're the right fit if:*** Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Science or equivalent.* 3+ years of experience with Bachelor's in areas such as Quality Engineering, Quality Management Systems, Process Engineering or equivalent* We prefer 5+ years of experience with medical device regulations and standards, QMS Management, QMS Remediation, Hosting Quality Audits, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis.* You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Office/Remote position. **How we work together**We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.This is an office role. **About Philips**We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.* Learn more about our business.* Discover our rich and exciting history.* Learn more about our purpose.* Learn more about our culture. **Philips Transparency Details**The pay range for this position in Cambridge MA is $102,000 to $143,400 Annually.The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. **Additional Information**US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.Company relocation benefits **will not** be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in **or** within commuting distance to Cambridge MA. #LI-PHIThis requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.