Quality Manager

Taurus Engineering; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Term Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Taurus Engineering, in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams in our manufacturing facility. This role focuses on developing QA/QC documentation, ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

You will build and maintain the QMS, conduct audits, analyze quality data, train staff, and partner with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field, or 5+ years quality mgmt experience.
• Proven leadership of QA/QC teams and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and industry standards; internal auditor training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams, coaching and mentoring.
• Develop and maintain Taurus' quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure adherence to certifications and quality standards.
• Analyze quality data and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure needs are met and expectations are satisfied.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures and inspection plans.
• Train and mentor quality staff on best practices and quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators.
• Support new product development and introduction processes.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Overview: The Quality Manager will lead the Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams in our manufacturing facility. This position will focus heavily on the development of QA/QC documentation and team. Ensure compliance with company, customer, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements. The Quality Manager will lead a team of quality professionals, implement quality management systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Role:

• Lead and manage the Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams - coaching, mentoring, and managing the performance of the team to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Build, maintain, and develop Taurus' quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to certifications and other quality standards.
• Analyze quality data and implement corrective actions to address non-conformances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Interface with internal and external suppliers to ensure needs are met, and expectations are satisfied.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Train and mentor quality team members on best practices and quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators.
• Support new product development and introduction processes.
• Manage the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field or a minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality management within the ESP manufacturing industry, preferably at a mid‑sized, high‑mix, vertically integrated facility.
• Proven experience leading teams through business changes.
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams to persevere through adversity.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards
• Internal auditor training and certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated history of ownership, accountability, and team building.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes, and the ability to teach these tools to direct and indirect reports.

Schedule: Full‑time / Monday - Friday / 7:00am - 3:30pm

Salary: $120k-$145k / Weekly Pay Schedule (Direct Deposit)

*This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Taurus Engineering, Inc. proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full‑time employees, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance & AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance & AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Company Match)

Taurus Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.