Quality Manager

Norwood Medical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Norwood Medical seeks a Quality Manager to lead manufacturing quality teams and drive compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820. You will oversee quality projects, develop processes, and mentor staff to ensure product quality and regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic direction across teams, and collaboration with engineers and operations to meet business goals, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing quality teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 quality requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple quality projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor assigned quality teams to meet departmental goals.
• Oversee quality functions and projects within the team.
• Collaborate with leaders to align quality efforts with business strategies.
• Conduct research for new manufacturing quality processes.
• Manage career development and engagement of direct reports.
• Make final decisions to achieve business objectives in quality.
• Perform financial analysis of quality team impact.
• Uphold safety practices and safety-related activities.
• Maintain and improve the QMS to comply with ISO 13485 and FDA rules.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and met and report to management.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality systems

GD&T

Metrology

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

At Norwood Medical, the work you do matters.

Every precision component we manufacture plays a role in helping surgeons perform procedures that improve and save lives around the world. From robotic-assisted surgery to minimally invasive medical technologies, our products are trusted in operating rooms where quality and precision make a difference.

Whether you’re beginning your manufacturing career or looking to grow your CNC skills, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced team members, work with advanced equipment, and build a rewarding future in medical device manufacturing.

If you’re motivated, dependable, and eager to learn, we’d love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead and manage assigned team(s) and/or support staff by providing guidance, support, and mentoring to ensure successful execution of departmental goals.
• Oversee quality functions and projects within assigned team.
• Collaborate with leaders to define and align quality efforts with the organization’s technical and business strategies.
• Conduct research for quality activities including development of new manufacturing processes.
• Manage the full employment cycle of direct reports including career development, succession planning, employee engagement, and creating a strong culture of innovation and learning.
• Provide final decisions within assigned quality team to achieve business objectives.
• Financial analysis and review of assigned quality team impact on the organization.
• Adhere to all safety practices and support safety related activities.
• Maintain and continually improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management Systems (QMS) to compliance to ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820 and other requirements.
• Ensure that customer requirements are understood and achieved including interfacing as needed.
• Prepare and present report-outs to management.

Skills

• Proven experience in successfully leading teams within manufacturing field focused on quality.
• Strong ability to provide strategic direction for multiple teams and develop other leaders.
• Able to work dynamically and collaboratively across multiple teams with minimal direction.
• Able to oversee the management multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection procedures, blueprints/GD&T, geometrical tolerance, and metrology.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence within organization and externally.

What You Bring

• Safety Mindset: Consistent usage of required PPE and safety procedures for tasks being performed.
• Experience: Demonstrated longevity of at least eight consecutive months in previous employment. Top Candidates will have: working experience in manufacturing environment.
• Time Management: Reliable, on-time attendance record; Ability to efficiently reach productivity goals.
• Adaptability: Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures; Ability to work overtime when required; Eagerness to learn processes and procedures in multiple areas.
• Collaborative: Promote a culture of teamwork where we help each other to learn and meet shared goals.
• Communication: Share information clearly, listen to understand, resolve issues through open dialogue, and use communication tools to stay connected. Must be able to read, write and conduct business in English with or without reasonable accommodation.

What You Will Get

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting last day of the month.
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year), up to 9 paid holidays.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
• College tuition assistance program available after 6 months of employment.
• A safety focused workplace.
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Norwood.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts.
• Career Development

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Norwood:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening

Norwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Norwood is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Your work ethic, commitment to quality and eagerness to learn will help our customers understand what we make matters.