Quality Project Manager

SCHERDEL North America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHERDEL Medtec North America LLC. in Muskegon, MI, is seeking a Quality Project Manager to coordinate customer projects and support Operations Quality to meet QMS objectives.

You will lead qualification, validation, and quality planning for new product launches, develop and train on quality procedures, and help ensure compliance across manufacturing. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in quality project management, knowledge of FMEA/CAPA/RCA, and strong communication skills with travel flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in Quality Engineering or Quality Project Management.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices preferred).
• Knowledge of FMEA, CAPA, RCA, and Risk Management.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers during project execution.
• Lead qualification, validation, and quality planning for new product launches.
• Develop, maintain, and train on quality procedures and SOPs.
• Support manufacturing in compliance with quality and validation requirements.
• Coordinate internal, customer, and certification audits and drive QMS improvement.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Self-directed

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Multi-project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

START YOUR CAREER IN THE SCHERDEL Family JOB POSTING Quality Project Manager IN MUSKEGON, MI SCHERDEL Medtec North America LLC., located in Muskegon, MI is a subsidiary of SCHERDEL GmbH, located in Marktredwitz in the state of Bavaria, Germany. We are currently managed by the fourth generation of the founding family with sales and manufacturing activities at 42 sites in various European countries, North and South America and in Asia. SCHERDEL is strongly value driven and has a long track record of caring for our associates in many ways.

Job function

The Quality Project Manager is responsible for coordinating customer projects within the organization as well as support Operations Quality requirements to meet our Quality Management requirements and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Lead qualification, validation, and quality planning activities for new product launches.
• Develop, maintain, and train employees on quality procedures and SOPs.
• Support manufacturing teams in maintaining compliance with quality and validation requirements.
• Supporting the production plants in maintaining the validated status.
• Coordinate internal, customer, and certification audits and drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to quality, timing, and customer requirements.
• Support RFQs, feasibility reviews, customer documentation, and project reporting while promoting SCHERDEL's capabilities and value proposition.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Project Management, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably Medical Devices (ISO 13485), Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Automotive.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects from launch through validation and production.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and Risk Management.
• Strong project management, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• PMP, ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

SKills

• Self-directed
• Analytical and process-oriented thinking
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• Can manage multiple customers simultaneously, able to prioritize
• Must work well individually as well as in a team environment

Competencies

• Time Management
• Results Driven
• Problem Solver
• Thoroughness
• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness/ Credibility