Quality Manager

Atlas Copco; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco in Export, PA is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee all quality functions for the Systems and Solutions Team. You will lead audits, drive ISO initiatives, and proactively address manufacturing and customer issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in quality/manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership, plus experience in cross-functional collaboration and CAPA execution. On-site role with global quality responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in quality, manufacturing, or training roles; 3+ years in leadership.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality team and all quality processes.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Review customer specifications and manage inspection/test plans.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure ISO compliance.
• Track and report quality KPIs and cost of quality metrics.
• Address customer complaints, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Manage NCRs, DMRs, and supplier quality issues.
• Support supplier audits and drive improvements with Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams and participate in global quality initiatives.
• Conduct quality training and onboarding for new employees.

Skills

Leadership

CAPA/CARs

Quality Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality

Job description

The Quality Manager oversees all quality-related functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and driving continuous improvement across the Systems and Solutions Team. This role manages quality personnel, leads audits, supports ISO initiatives, and responds proactively to manufacturing and customer issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the quality team and all quality processes.
• Develop and maintain quality systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Review customer specifications and manage inspection/test plans.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure ISO compliance.
• Track and report quality KPIs and cost of quality metrics.
• Address customer complaints, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee inspections of incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Manage NCRs, DMRs, and supplier quality issues.
• Support supplier audits and drive improvements with Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with internal teams and participate in global quality initiatives.
• Conduct quality training and onboarding for new employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in quality, manufacturing, or training roles; 3+ years in leadership.
• Manufacturing Engineering experience is a plus.

Skills & Capabilities

In addition to technical quality expertise, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and accountability, with the ability to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs/CARs) to closure while fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including production teams, engineering, suppliers, customers, sales teams, and senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify root causes, evaluate complex problems, develop practical solutions, and lead implementation efforts to achieve measurable results.
• Comfortable working in an environment with changing priorities and ambiguity, while maintaining focus on business objectives and quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence through process optimization, waste reduction, and performance enhancement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience in vacuum technology, industrial equipment manufacturing, rotating equipment, engineered-to-order products, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality management systems and quality auditing practices strongly preferred.
• Experience collaborating across multiple business entities, functions, and global teams.

What Makes You Successful

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive initiatives independently.
• Passionate about learning both the technical aspects of products and the operational processes that support manufacturing excellence.
• Able to effectively balance strategic quality initiatives with day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities.Confident leading difficult quality discussions while maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to accountability, continuous learning, and achieving results.

In return, we offer

• At Leybold, we believe in continuous improvement. Our culture is defined by openness to change, feedback, and innovation.
• You will have access to individual learning opportunities, as well as worldwide job openings and specialized training from our dedicated academy to enhance your career trajectory.
• We prioritize your safety and well-being, establishing rigorous workplace safety standards.
• Our competitive compensation package reflects our commitment to valuing our employees' skills and contributions.

LEYBOLD USA INC. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Veterans

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Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Export, PA, United States.You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

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