Quality Assurance Manager: QMS & Compliance

ABW Technologies, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $1000 after 120 days

Job summary

ABW Technologies, Inc. is seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Manager to lead and sustain the company’s QMS in Arlington, WA. You will oversee audits, CAPA, and supplier quality while aligning with AS9100, NQA-1, and ISO 9001 standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with customers and suppliers to ensure product quality and process efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance or related engineering field.
• Experience managing NQA-1, AS9100, ASME PBVC and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with internal and external quality audits.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (i.e., ASTMs, ASME Section II, III, V, IX).
• Understanding of quality tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, calibration systems, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve ABW’s Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Manage document control, procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
• Lead preparation for third-party audits, customer audits, and surveillance audits.
• Serve as management representative for quality system activities, when assigned.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) resulting from audits, customer complaints, or nonconformances.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure timely closure.
• Monitor compliance with quality objectives and key performance indicators.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities, including incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Review nonconforming material reports and disposition activities.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure calibration systems and inspection equipment compliance.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality performance.
• Participate in supplier audits and qualification activities.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Interface with customers regarding quality concerns, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support regulatory and customer compliance requirements.
• Assist with contract review for quality-related requirements.
• Supervise quality personnel, inspectors, and auditors as applicable.
• Train employees in quality procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

CAPA process

Document control

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

AS9100

NQA-1

ISO 9001

Job description

ABW Technologies, Inc. is seeking a qualified Quality Assurance Manager to lead and sustain the company’s QMS in Arlington, WA. You will oversee audits, CAPA, and supplier quality while aligning with AS9100, NQA-1, and ISO 9001 standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with customers and suppliers to ensure product quality and process efficiency in a manufacturing setting.