Quality Programs Lead: Supplier Quality & Internal Audits

Standard Calibrations Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Calibrations, Inc. seeks a Quality Program Manager – Supplier Quality & Internal Audits to oversee supplier qualification, audits, and QMS activities. You will coordinate with Purchasing, Quality leadership, and process owners to ensure compliance and readiness for customer reviews.

The role leads supplier scorecards, audit planning, and corrective actions, while supporting Final Inspection, training, and continual QMS enhancements to meet ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible quality experience in quality assurance, QS, auditing, supplier quality, or related environments.
• Military, technical, or industry experience may substitute formal education.
• Experience leading audits and cross-functional quality activities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain supplier program, qualification records, and documentation.
• Review supplier qualifications, certifications, accreditation status, and evidence.
• Monitor expiration of supplier certifications and obtain updated docs.
• Maintain supplier evaluation and scorecard programs and monitor performance.
• Coordinate supplier quality issues with Purchasing and Quality leadership.
• Lead, coordinate, and participate in internal audits and document findings.
• Support readiness for external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory).
• Coordinate Final Inspection scheduling and coverage.
• Develop and coordinate Quality-related training and training materials.
• Support continual improvement of SCI’s Quality Management System.

Skills

ISO 9001 principles

Internal auditing

Supplier quality

Quality assurance

Inspection

Audit leadership

Documentation

MS Office 365

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Quality/Engineering/Technical degree preferred

Tools

Quality management systems

Document management systems

Job description

Standard Calibrations, Inc. seeks a Quality Program Manager – Supplier Quality & Internal Audits to oversee supplier qualification, audits, and QMS activities. You will coordinate with Purchasing, Quality leadership, and process owners to ensure compliance and readiness for customer reviews.

The role leads supplier scorecards, audit planning, and corrective actions, while supporting Final Inspection, training, and continual QMS enhancements to meet ISO requirements.