Quality Excellence Leader — Scale Manufacturing Quality

United Pharma; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems across manufacturing operations. This role will scale the quality function from early-stage ramp to full production within a high-growth environment.

The incumbent will own the long-term quality strategy, drive data-driven decision making, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other regulatory standards while mentoring teams and partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in battery, electronics, chemical, automotive, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience developing and implementing quality systems and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and customer quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the long-term strategy to build and scale the quality organization and talent.
• Lead quality programs to meet ISO and industry standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Oversee quality across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure product/process excellence.
• Apply SPC and other analytics to identify improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead CAPA processes and root cause analysis for non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Partner with Engineering on Design for Manufacturability and Design for Quality initiatives.
• Manage internal/external audits and prepare for ISO certifications.
• Drive cost-of-quality reduction while supporting aggressive production targets.
• Travel up to 25% to support suppliers, customers, audits, and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Related field

Tools

QMS software

Statistical tools (SPC, FMEA)

Job description

United Pharma is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems across manufacturing operations. This role will scale the quality function from early-stage ramp to full production within a high-growth environment.

The incumbent will own the long-term quality strategy, drive data-driven decision making, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other regulatory standards while mentoring teams and partnering with