Quality Manager - QM1792

Stella Contracting, Inc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Contract premium 10%

Internet stipend

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to lead quality assurance, quality control, compliance, and continuous-improvement initiatives across projects in San Diego.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen processes, resolve quality issues, and drive operational performance. The ideal candidate blends analytical skills with practical problem solving and can communicate quality insights to leadership and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Business, Operations, or 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 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple departments.
• ISO/QMS experience, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, ASQ certification, or related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC programs and processes.
• Establish and monitor quality standards, KPIs, and metrics.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and quality assessments.
• Investigate quality issues and lead root-cause and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Manage quality documentation, procedures, records, and reporting.
• Support QMS, regulatory, contractual, and organizational compliance.
• Analyze quality data and present trends and risks to leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, PM and other teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

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.