Quality Assurance Manager

Filtration Group; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtration Group is seeking a QA Manager to oversee quality systems and guarantee compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP. You will lead audits, manage documentation, and drive continual improvement across MPI and OC Lugo sites.

In this onsite Louisville, CO role, you will coordinate QA lab operations, mentor staff, and ensure records meet regulatory standards, including ITAR controls. Strong communication and auditing expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum 5 years of experience in Quality System management.
• A minimum of 5 years experience maintaining an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP QMS.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in conducting audits of an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP system.
• Bachelor's degree ideally in Engineering.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of ITAR restrictions, Technical Data protection, and restricted visitor protocols.
• MS Office ¾ Intermediate to Expert knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS.
• Ensure ISO, ITAR and FDA requirements compliance for MPI and OC Lugo businesses.
• Educate staff and ensure knowledge of the QMS.
• Verify quality of all products and maintain required records.
• Coordinate operation of the QA laboratory and schedule audits and training.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

ITAR Knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Molecular Products makes specialized air‑treatment and gas‑processing products—basically technology that helps people breathe safely in environments where air is limited or contaminated.Provides technologies such as CO₂ absorbers, oxygen generators, and activated carbon filters for healthcare, defense, and industrial use. We are a global leader focused on maintaining safe, breathable air in high‑risk and enclosed settings.

Purpose of job

• To evaluate QMS processes and ensure they are efficient and scalable with the growth of the business for both MPI and OC Lugo businesses.
• To lead the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS
• To lead the effectiveness and compliance of MPI with ISO, ITAR and FDA requirements
• To lead in the education of staff and ensure their knowledge of the QMS
• To verify the quality of all products and that all required records are being maintained

Organization

• The QA Manager will be part of Operations, reporting directly to the Business Unit Leader; any conflicts between Operations and Quality will be addressed through the Group Business Unit Leader.
• All quality assurance and laboratory personnel will report directly to the QA Manager

Scope

• The QA Manager will have the authority to stop any production process if he/she feels that there is any issue with the quality of materials being used or produced. The QA Manager will have the authority to stop any shipments he/she feels do not meet quality requirements until the quality of the shipment can be verified.
• The QA Manager coordinates the operation of the QA laboratory in order to fulfil its’ primary function which is to provide accurate, on-time quality control services to the company and our customers, comply with all standards, keep accurate well organized records, stay aligned with corporate goals, and keep the lab operations in a state to deliver on that mission.
• The QA Manager will, as necessary, schedule meetings and training sessions with all personnel to insure continued compliance with established quality standards.
• The QA Manager will oversee the following processes: Internal Auditing, Customer Feedback, Change Orders/Document Control, Non-conforming Material, Deviations, Employee Training, Product Acceptance, Corrective Action and Preventive Actions, and calibration.
• The QA Manager will establish focus groups and ensure effectiveness of said groups to drive the continuous improvement of the QMS.
• The QA Manager will oversee the collection and reporting of product trending data to monitor for negative trends and/or process improvements.
• The QA Manager ensures effective root cause analysis in regards to corrective actions or supplier corrective actions and recommends supplementary actions.
• The QA Manager will schedule and conduct audits of the QMS to the ISO 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP standards and ITAR requirements as required, including those requested by customers.
• The QA Manager in coordination with the Logistics Manager will schedule supplier audits as necessary to insure continued supply of high quality raw materials to MPI.
• The QA Manager has the authority to approve purchases for supporting QA activities including training, documents, and external testing up to $1000. The QA Manager has the authority to approve purchases for laboratory related expenses up to $1200, including laboratory equipment, repairs, supplies, contract laboratory testing, etc.

Measurement and review

The success of this role will be measured via the delivery of the following:

• Maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP registration
• Effectiveness of the QMS (as evidenced by successful audits)
• Timely completion of corrective actions
• Customer Feedback Metrics
• Awareness and understanding of the QMS and quality standards by all staff
• Quality Goals as defined by the Management Team
• Compliance to company policies including EH&S, ITAR and QMS

Qualifications

• A minimum 5 years of experience in Quality System management
• A minimum of 5 years experience maintaining an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP QMS
• A minimum of 3 years experience in conducting audits of an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and MDSAP system
• Bachelors degree ideally in Engineering
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of ITAR restrictions, Technical Data protection, and restricted visitor protocols.
• MS Office ¾ Intermediate to Expert knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay: $120,000 - $140,000 USD Annual + 15% annual bonus potential

Location: This position is fully onsite in Louisville CO. Travel once a quarter to the facility in PA.