Quality & Compliance Lead - ISO & Lab Audits

Element U.S. Space & Defense; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element U.S. Space & Defense seeks a Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations in an onsite lab in Belcamp, MD. The role drives ISO-based QA programs, manages accreditations, and coordinates calibration and publications teams while coaching staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The position emphasizes strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to implement improvement initiatives across lab processes and quality systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with ISO quality mgmt systems, accreditation/certification.
• Experience in quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience in multi-functional teams.
• Onsite lab role; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the facility's quality objectives and programs.
• Develop and implement policies in line with ISO standards and keep them updated.
• Oversee publications and calibration teams with coaching.
• Manage site accreditations (ISO/IEC 17025) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly/annual quality reports with KPI.
• Conduct internal audits of the QMS and technical audits with Engineering.

Skills

ISO quality mgmt

Quality investigations

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree (technical)

Tools

eQMS

MS Office

Job description

Element U.S. Space & Defense seeks a Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations in an onsite lab in Belcamp, MD. The role drives ISO-based QA programs, manages accreditations, and coordinates calibration and publications teams while coaching staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The position emphasizes strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to implement improvement initiatives across lab processes and quality systems.