Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and strengthen quality systems within a demanding manufacturing environment in Hayward, CA.

This onsite role combines hands-on floor leadership with strategic QMS oversight to ensure products meet customer, regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of manufacturing quality leadership, a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and proven ability to drive CAPA, audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous quality leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; ISO 13485 experience highly preferred.
• Experience with CAPA, RCA, audits, nonconformance management and continuous improvement.
• Experience in semiconductor, medical device, high-purity manufacturing, precision manufacturing or other highly regulated environments is desirable.
• Cleanroom experience is a strong plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with production employees and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements
• Support quality requirements within a highly controlled manufacturing and cleanroom environment
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of findings
• Manage CAPA, nonconformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Utilize problem-solving methodologies including 5-Why, Fishbone and 8D
• Oversee incoming, in-process and final inspection activities
• Monitor quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve production and supplier quality issues
• Support document control, change control and quality record requirements
• Develop and improve quality procedures, work instructions and inspection processes
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to Quality team members
• Promote a practical, collaborative approach to quality throughout the organization

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related technical discipline

Job description

Quality Manager –Manufacturing Location: Hayward, CA | Onsite Salary: $130, 000–$155, 000 annually, depending on experience Employment Type: Full-Time Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and strengthen quality systems within a specialized manufacturing environment in Hayward, CA. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being involved with both the quality system and day-to-day manufacturing operations. The Quality Manager will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing and senior leadership to ensure products and processes consistently meet customer, regulatory and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements
• Support quality requirements within a highly controlled manufacturing and cleanroom environment
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of findings
• Manage CAPA, nonconformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Utilize problem-solving methodologies including 5-Why, Fishbone and 8D
• Oversee incoming, in-process and final inspection activities
• Monitor quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve production and supplier quality issues
• Support document control, change control and quality record requirements
• Develop and improve quality procedures, work instructions and inspection processes
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to Quality team members
• Promote a practical, collaborative approach to quality throughout the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related technical discipline preferred
• 7+ years of progressive Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous Quality leadership or management experience
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001;ISO 13485 experience highly preferred
• Experience with CAPA, RCA, audits, nonconformance management and continuous improvement
• Experience in semiconductor, medical device, high-purity manufacturing, precision manufacturing, specialty chemical or another highly regulated/controlled manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Cleanroom experience is a strong plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with both production employees and senior management
• Comfortable being hands-on and visible on the manufacturing floor