Quality Management System Manager

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Quality Management Systems Manager to lead global QMS, EMS, and ISM initiatives, aligning with ISO 9001/13485/14001/27001 across operations.

You will build, train, audit, and maintain the systems, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and monitor KPIs while traveling up to 20% to support sites and suppliers.

A bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years in quality/compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in General Business, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 8+ years in a quality/compliance role with 5+ years leading QMS/EMS.
• Experience building QMS, EMS, and ISMS in manufacturing/electronics/pharma/medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards: 9001, 13485, 14001, 27001, AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, deployment, auditing, and maintenance of global QMS/EMS/ISMS.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
• Provide leadership for implementation and continuous improvement of systems.
• Monitor QMS/EMS/ISM activities and drive performance metrics.
• Conduct internal audits and process reviews; support supplier interactions.
• Travel 10–20% domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in General Business, Engineering, Science, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• This position works directly with multiple teams to support the development and implementation of a proactive Quality Management System, Environmental Management System (EMS), and Information Security Management (ISM) in compliance with ISO 9001 / 13485 / 14001 / 27001 globally.
• This includes the creation, training, deployment, auditing, and maintenance of the global Supermicro Quality and Environmental Managements Systems.
• The Quality Management Systems Manager will provide leadership in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of company-wide Quality Management System, Environmental Management System (EMS), and Information Security Management (ISM), procedures and support processes.
• Proactively monitors the various elements of the QMS, EMS and ISM to help ensure compliance with quality and environmental system regulations and applicable national and international standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in General Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of working experience in a relevant quality or compliance-related field, with at least 5 years of direct experience managing Quality / Environmental Management Systems (Q/EMS)
• Proven experience in developing and managing QMS, EMS, and ISMS within manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of ISO and international standards, including but not limited to: ISO 9001 (Quality Management) ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) ISO 27001 (Information Security) AS9100 (Aerospace Quality Systems)
• Demonstrated influence management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, and engage with both customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – confident, articulate, and persuasive in both verbal and written formats.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, including: Developing and executing strategic plans, Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations, Providing hands‑on support when needed (e.g., conducting audits, leading process reviews)
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Working knowledge and practical application of risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for process monitoring and improvement.
• Willingness to travel as needed; 10–20% domestic and/or international travel may be required.