Quality Assurance Leader — ISO 9001 & Process Excellence

Powersecure-Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation & PTO

FSA/HSA

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team and ensure product and process conformity at the Durham site.

You will develop and execute the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001:2015 standards, drive DPU improvements, and partner with Engineering and Production to sustain customer satisfaction.

A strong background in quality management, ERP experience (SAP or IFS), and 10+ years in manufacturing quality are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality management.
• 10+ years of directly related quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001 standards.
• Professional certification in QA/QM preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred).
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA department to ensure PowerSecure systems meet quality requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015.
• Manage quality performance metrics and reports for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis, 8D actions, and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Drive DPU reductions through cross-functional collaboration and process improvements.
• Mentor and develop QA staff and foster continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Quality leadership

DPU reduction

Quality metrics

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Communication

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/quality management

Tools

SAP

IFS

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team and ensure product and process conformity at the Durham site.

You will develop and execute the Quality Management System to meet ISO 9001:2015 standards, drive DPU improvements, and partner with Engineering and Production to sustain customer satisfaction.

A strong background in quality management, ERP experience (SAP or IFS), and 10+ years in manufacturing quality are required.