Quality Specialist / Quality Manager

Ajulia Executive Search; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier executive search firm in the United States is seeking a quality systems specialist to implement and maintain ISO quality systems. Responsibilities include leading corrective actions, driving continuous improvement, and developing training programs. Candidates should have a college degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of experience with ISO-based quality systems. Familiarity with statistical methods and process improvement is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for those with strong leadership capabilities in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working with ISO-based quality systems, plus at least 1 year supervising or managing quality technicians.
• Familiar with SQC, SPC, FMEA, DOE process flow charting, risk analysis and other related Quality technologies.
• Proven ability to lead or participate in process-improvement teams to enhance quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ISO quality systems, ensuring accurate SOP documentation.
• Lead corrective-action, complaint resolution, and customer-facing quality activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by designing and refining quality processes.

Skills

ISO quality systems

Continuous improvement

Statistical methods (SPC, sampling, CPK)

Process improvement methodologies

Quality tools and methodologies

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ISO quality systems, ensuring accurate SOP documentation and supporting internal and external audits
• Lead corrective‑action, complaint resolution, and customer‑facing quality activities, ensuring effective root‑cause analysis and timely corrective/preventive actions
• Drive continuous improvement by designing and refining quality processes, applying statistical methods (SPC, sampling, CPK), and supporting APQP and design‑review activities
• Serve as a primary QA resource for identifying issues, guiding problem resolution, and supporting design, development, and manufacturing engineering with quality standards and validations
• Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen organizational understanding of quality tools, methodologies, and system effectiveness
• Monitor and maintain quality systems such as Gage R&R, SPC, and product/process standards, preparing data‑driven reports to demonstrate system performance and improvements.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience, with strong exposure to manufacturing environments
• 3+ years working with ISO‑based quality systems, plus at least 1 year supervising or managing quality technicians
• Familiar with SQC, SPC, FMEA, DOE process flow charting, risk analysis and other related Quality technologies
• Experience with MRP systems and familiarity with process‑improvement methodologies
• Proven ability to lead or participate in process‑improvement teams to enhance quality and efficiency
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.