Quality Assurance Manager

Peak Nano; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Nano seeks a Quality Assurance Manager in the United States to lead the Quality Management System and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.

You will drive CAPA, document control, internal audits, and management reviews while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to prevent quality issues and improve processes. This role requires strong leadership, data-driven decisions, and a focus on scalable quality systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive quality leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing, implementing, or significantly improving a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience preparing for certification.
• Experience leading root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Management System, CAPA, document control, internal audits, and management reviews.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and PM to drive preventive quality.
• Manage the inspection function to support production demands and monitor key quality KPIs.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Prepare for ISO certification and ensure ongoing quality system evolution.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS implementation

CAPA & audits

ISO 9001 knowledge

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ASQ Certification

Job description

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This role establishes and maintains the policies, procedures, and governance necessary to support scalable manufacturing while clearly defining the responsibilities of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The Quality Assurance Manager leads initiatives such as CAPA implementation, document control, internal audits, management reviews, quality metrics, and preparation for ISO certification, ensuring quality systems evolve with the needs of the business.

On a day-to-day basis, the Quality Assurance Manager partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to drive preventive quality practices, resolve systemic issues, and improve business processes. This role manages the inspection function to support production demands, monitors key quality performance indicators, facilitates root cause investigations and corrective actions, and provides leadership through data-driven decision making, clear communication, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including responsibility for Quality Assurance systems and personnel management

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or significantly improving a Quality Management System (QMS), including document control, CAPA, internal audits, and management review processes

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience preparing an organization for certification or maintaining an ISO-certified quality system

Experience leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or similar tools

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and build a culture of quality

Proficiency with quality metrics and data analysis, including developing KPIs, monitoring process performance, and presenting results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

3 years' experience working in a directly responsible quality role in a heavily regulated industry (aviation, transportation, medical, etc.)

Quality Assurance Management certification through ASQ or similar organization.

About The Company

Peak Nano

Founded in 2016

Peak is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to solve macro-level global challenges. Our engineers and researchers are developing solutions for advanced optics, aerospace, life sciences, and other industrial solutions. We are the leader in applying artificial intelligence to design and optimize reusable polymers to make the world a safer and more sustainable place.