QMS & Quality Assurance Leader

LifePort; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Onsite gym

Job summary

LifePort seeks a quality leader to develop and implement program quality plans using Six Sigma tools and Lean concepts. You will oversee QMS, manage customer programs, and monitor discrepancies across mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.

You will investigate root causes, drive corrective actions, and coordinate audits with customers and regulators while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and real-time quality metrics across operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
• Excellent delegation and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork.
• Work independently with self-motivation and initiative.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Green Belt or higher.
• AS9100, ISO 13485, FAA, and FDA Quality Systems experience, as applicable.
• PMA/Part 21, 121, 145 Repair Station experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Management System (QMS) as the Management Representative.
• Manage various customer programs and ensure timely completion of requirements.
• Monitor and report on quality discrepancies for assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Direct investigations and develop corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Coordinate supplier quality actions and onsite audits.
• Develop and monitor metrics for escapes, delivered quality, scrap, rework and repairs.
• Investigate root causes and drive corrective/preventive actions using CI tools.
• Support continuous improvement across responsible functions.
• Maintain databases and real-time reports on goal achievement.
• Oversee internal and external audits by customers, regulators and cert bodies.

Skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS degree in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Fixtures

Optical comparator

Hardness testers

Job description

LifePort seeks a quality leader to develop and implement program quality plans using Six Sigma tools and Lean concepts. You will oversee QMS, manage customer programs, and monitor discrepancies across mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.

You will investigate root causes, drive corrective actions, and coordinate audits with customers and regulators while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and real-time quality metrics across operations.