Quality Control Architect: Build a World-Class QMS

Taurus Engineering; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Engineering in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Control & Process Manager to build and lead a comprehensive QC system from the ground up. You will define processes, documentation, inspection standards, and CAPA to ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands‑on leadership across manufacturing and shipping, strong attention to detail, cross‑functional collaboration, and a track record of implementing a QMS and supplier quality programs in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality control, quality assurance, and/or manufacturing quality in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• At least 2 years in a quality management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, maintaining, or significantly improving a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience developing quality control systems, inspection procedures, and documentation from the ground up or within a high‑system‑development environment.

Responsibilities

• Build the company’s QC system from the ground up, including processes, procedures, requirements, documentation, records, and accountability.
• Assess current manufacturing quality practices, identify gaps, and establish standardized quality processes.
• Document current manufacturing processes, workflows, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QC processes for fabrication, assembly, kitting, in‑process manufacturing, and finished products.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to improve incoming inspection requirements, develop inspection standards, inspection points, acceptance criteria, and documentation requirements.
• Establish and maintain the in‑process and final inspection processes.
• Create and maintain quality control documentation, reports, procedures, work instructions, and standards across departments.
• Develop and maintain document control processes to ensure quality documentation is accurate, current, accessible, and properly controlled.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, engineering requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Establish quality standards and processes beyond minimum regulatory and customer requirements, focusing on efficiency, consistency, and reliability.
• Establish standards for workmanship, appearance, fit, finish, and other quality characteristics not fully defined by drawings or specifications.
• Manage and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish and maintain systems for tracking and analyzing quality performance and trends.
• Manage and maintain Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and related documentation.
• Identify non-conformities, lead root cause analysis, and develop CAPA plans.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure issues are closed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Develop processes for supplier quality, including vendor quality records, supplier performance monitoring, and supplier risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, reliability, and product quality.
• Establish quality training requirements and train employees on applicable quality procedures and standards.
• Monitor adherence to established quality processes and address failures to follow required procedures.
• Develop quality metrics and reporting for management review.
• Support customer quality requirements, audits, investigations, and corrective actions as required.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the quality system and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Quality management

QMS implementation

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Documentation control

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Auditing

Tools

SAGE ERP/MRP

Job description

Taurus Engineering in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Control & Process Manager to build and lead a comprehensive QC system from the ground up. You will define processes, documentation, inspection standards, and CAPA to ensure products meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands‑on leadership across manufacturing and shipping, strong attention to detail, cross‑functional collaboration, and a track record of implementing a QMS and supplier quality programs in