Quality Assurance Manager

Gavial AB; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) and employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer paid Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QMS, ensuring product reliability and compliance with industry standards. The role directs audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

The manager will collaborate with suppliers, oversee training, and report to senior management on quality performance, trends, and corrective actions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Minimum 5 years managing a quality management system in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9000 standards.
• IPC-A-610 Inspector Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Maintains quality manual and procedures; acts as Management Representative.
• Conducts internal and external quality system audits.
• Applies SPC methods to analyze data and drive improvements.
• Disposes non-conforming hardware and manages CAPA program.
• Keeps management informed of major QA developments and actions.
• Prepares and presents QA information to management.
• Leads QA personnel and directs QA activities.
• Oversees analysis, inspection, testing, and integration to ensure part quality.
• Works with suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Maintains knowledge of government and industry QA codes and standards.
• Designs and implements QA training for key personnel.
• Investigates and resolves customer quality complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems. With a wide range of manufacturing, engineering and project management capabilities, Gavial supplies mission-critical equipment to industries that require the highest level of workmanship and quality.

Gavial and its employees are dedicated to delivering the highest level of quality and service to its customers. The Gavial team draws upon decades of experience and knowledge to build high-quality, high-reliability parts and systems for some of the most demanding industries. We apply our Quality Assurance Program to strong processes, industry knowledge and dedicated people to deliver quality products on time.

This Quality Assurance Manager position at Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing is a manufacturing quality leadership role focused on managing the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring product reliability, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Assurance Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals and coordinates these objectives with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
• Maintains the quality manual and quality operating procedures and acts as the Management Representative for all quality system issues.
• Arranges and/or conducts internal and external quality system audits to ensure the efficacy of the overall quality program.
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Dispositions non-conforming hardware.
• Manages the corrective/preventive action program to ensure that actual and potential non-conformances are minimized or eliminated.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
• Leads and directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, test and/or integration to ensure the quality of manufactured parts.
• Works with supplier base to ensure the acceptable quality and delivery of all purchased parts for company use.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
• Designs and implements quality assurance training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.

Skills Required:

• Outstanding management and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and troubleshooting ability.
• Good time management skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (email, Excel, Word).
• Experience with ERP system (inventory/manufacturing software).

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, plus 4-10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a quality management system in a manufacturing environment; 1-3 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of quality standards (AS9100, ISO9000)
• IPC-A-610 Inspector Certified preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) and employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holidays

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.