Quality Leader – ISO & Continuous Improvement

LAPP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPP seeks a Quality Manager for its Florham Park, NJ facility to uphold global quality standards across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and related systems. You will lead a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, and manage nonconforming materials while partnering with Operations and Engineering.

You will oversee audits, KPIs, training, and supplier quality initiatives, ensuring strong quality culture on the production floor and sustained compliance with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards; UL requirements knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in quality tools: root cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, control plans, SPC and MRB processes.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality management systems and procedures.
• Lead ISO 9001/ISO 14001 maintenance, quality records and document control; support ISO 45001.
• Lead cross-functional quality task force to identify and fix top issues.
• Manage customer complaints and lead 8D responses; support supplier quality issues.
• Perform FMEA revisions to identify failure points and implement preventive measures.
• Lead MRB for timely disposition of quality-hold items and reduce backlog.
• Audit production processes to verify adherence to work instructions and checks.
• Define, track and report quality KPIs in daily/weekly meetings.
• Onboard and train operators on quality requirements and visual standards.
• Lead and develop the quality team with clear expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Quality planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or related field

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

MRB

Job description

LAPP seeks a Quality Manager for its Florham Park, NJ facility to uphold global quality standards across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and related systems. You will lead a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, and manage nonconforming materials while partnering with Operations and Engineering.

You will oversee audits, KPIs, training, and supplier quality initiatives, ensuring strong quality culture on the production floor and sustained compliance with industry best practices.