Quality Manager - QM1426

Stella Contracting, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Internet & phone stipend

Hybrid work environment

12-month contract

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA/QC, compliance, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to strengthen processes and resolve quality issues. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to present quality insights to leadership and drive adherence to established standards in a hybrid, 12-month contract environment with competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in quality management, QA/QC, compliance, or process improvement.
• Experience with quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control programs and processes.
• Establish and monitor quality standards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Conduct audits, inspections, process reviews, and quality assessments.
• Investigate quality issues and lead root-cause and corrective-action initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Quality documentation, procedures, records, and reporting.
• Support QMS, regulatory, contractual, and organizational compliance requirements.
• Analyze quality data and present trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and other teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, quality control, compliance, and continuous-improvement initiatives. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen processes, resolve quality issues, improve operational performance, and ensure consistent adherence to established standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with practical problem-solving ability and can effectively communicate quality insights to both operational teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and quality control programs and processes.
• Establish and monitor quality standards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Conduct audits, inspections, process reviews, and quality assessments.
• Investigate quality issues and lead root-cause and corrective-action initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• quality documentation, procedures, records, and reporting.
• Support QMS, regulatory, contractual, and organizational compliance requirements.
• Analyze quality data and present trends, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and other teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, QA/QC, compliance, operations, engineering, or process improvement.
• Experience with quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple departments.
• Preferred: ISO/QMS experience, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, ASQ certification, or related professional certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• $105,000–$125,000 annual base salary
• Additional 10% contract premium based on applicable contract terms
• $7,500 sign-on bonus
• $200/month internet & phone stipendHybrid work environment
• 12-month initial contract with renewal opportunity
• Opportunity for continued engagement based on performance and business needs

Compensation Example: At a $115,000 base salary, the additional 10% contract premium equals $11,500, resulting in $126,500 in annualized compensation, before the $7,500 sign-on bonus and $2,400 annual connectivity stipend.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful quality initiatives, work directly with leadership, improve business processes, and make a measurable impact on operational performance.