Quality & QMS Lead - Manufacturing (ISO 9001/AS9100)

Exemplar Global; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Global in Florida is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality systems and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining the QMS, meeting AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements, and partnering with engineering and operations to enhance product quality and manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in quality, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, without direct team leadership

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of NCRs, corrective action, root cause analysis, and quality audits.
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable quality requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Oversee supplier and customer quality issues.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAIs), Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects, rework, and customer returns.

Job description

Exemplar Global in Florida is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality systems and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining the QMS, meeting AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements, and partnering with engineering and operations to enhance product quality and manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in quality, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, without direct team leadership