Quality Compliance Manager – Quality Systems

Ralliant; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 232,440; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant Corporation is seeking a senior leader to drive compliance engineering and quality strategy across multi-site operations. You will own the Quality Management System, oversee AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and lead audits and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 10+ years in regulated manufacturing quality leadership, strong coaching skills, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Citizenship is required for government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive Quality leadership in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading Quality Engineers, Compliance Engineers, or Quality Systems teams.
• Ownership of a manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS).
• Expert knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Management Review, and Quality Systems.
• Experience leading customer, certification, and government audits.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Compliance Engineering organization and day-to-day Quality Compliance activities.
• Own and improve the site's QMS to ensure AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, and government audits.
• Drive RCAs, CAPA effectiveness, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Develop and mentor Compliance Quality Engineers and build technical capability.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and others to resolve quality challenges.
• Establish and monitor Quality KPIs and lead Management Review activities.
• Champion Lean, digital quality tools, automation, and AI-enabled analytics.
• Multi-site leadership across California, Ohio, and future locations; travel up to 25%.

Skills

Quality leadership

QMS ownership

Audits leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or related

Job description

What You'll Do

• Lead the Compliance Engineering organization and provide day-to-day leadership for Quality Compliance activities.
• Own and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.
• Lead internal, customer, certification, and government audits, including DCMA, AS9100D surveillance audits, ISO certification audits, and Production Process Baseline (PPB) assessments.
• Lead Government Corrective Action Requests (GCAR), Customer Corrective Action Requests (CCAR), and Internal Corrective Action Requests (ICAR), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, CAPA effectiveness, and structured problem-solving initiatives across the organization.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Compliance Quality Engineers while building technical capability, succession plans, and career growth opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Quality Inspection, and Program Management to resolve complex manufacturing quality and compliance challenges.
• Establish and monitor Quality KPIs, lead Management Review activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, digital quality tools, automation, and AI-enabled analytics to improve compliance, audit readiness, and operational performance.
• Multi-site leadership responsibility across California, Ohio, and future locations as the organization continues to grow and scale.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support operational, team, and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive Quality leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading Quality Engineers, Compliance Engineers, or Quality Systems teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of a manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS).
• Expert knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Management Review, and Quality Systems.
• Experience leading customer, certification, and government audits.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or Defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with DCMA, government audits, GCARs, CCARs, and ICARs.
• Multi-site Quality Systems leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• AS9100 or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience implementing digital Quality Systems, automation, or AI-enabled quality solutions.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is $125,16000.00-$232,440.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.