Quality Systems & Compliance Manager — Low-Voltage Cable (ASTM/UL/ICEA)

Prysmian; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Sedalia, MO is seeking a Senior Quality Leader to guide quality for aluminum building wire across North America. You will build and coach a high-performance team, ensure conformance to Prysmian and customer specifications, and own the Quality System lifecycle from implementation to continual improvement.

You will collaborate with the Sedalia plant and North America HQ to drive audits, CAPAs, and cross-functional quality initiatives, advancing a culture of quality and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ASTM, UL, ICEA and related low-voltage building wire standards.
• Experience maintaining ISO 9001 systems and leading audits.
• Six Sigma and ASQ certifications are a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Fluency with common software tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality for aluminum building wire across North America from Sedalia plant.
• Design, implement, and govern quality standards, processes, and controls.
• Own the Quality System lifecycle including audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure specifications are met.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability across the organization.
• Coordinate with North America HQ for reporting and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain strong floor presence to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Metrology in manufacturing

Data-driven quality

Quality metrics

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Engineering background preferred

Six Sigma certification

ASQ certification

Job description

Build the standard for building wire quality

Prysmian powers and connects the world with underground/submarine cables, power transmission & distribution systems, and medium/low-voltage solutions for infrastructure. We’re equally at home in telecom—delivering optical fiber, copper, and connectivity for voice, video, and data. Join 30,000 colleagues in 50+ countries and help us transform what’s possible. Make Your Mark at Prysmian.

Role snapshot

• Scope: Lead quality for aluminum building wire across North America, based at our Sedalia plant.


• Reporting: Accountable to the North American I&C Regional Quality Manager.


• Influence: Key member of the Sedalia Management Team, ensuring business objectives are met while sustaining an ISO 9001 QMS.

Your impact

• Build a high-performance technician team via See–Do–Teach coaching, performance feedback, and daily technical direction.


• Guarantee conformance to Prysmian and customer specifications for every product shipped.


• Design, implement, and govern quality standards, processes, and controls.


• Own the Quality System lifecycle—implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement to ISO 9001.


• Run end-to-end audit programs: process audits, system audits across the Sedalia QMS, and rigorous product audits.


• Approve methods and plans for inspection, testing, sampling, and training.


• Use quality KPIs to evaluate capability; drive robust CAPAs with verification and validation.


• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in every function.


• Serve as a technical partner to customers—product/application discussions, performance data, and standards compliance.


• Collaborate with North America HQ for reporting, reviews, and knowledge sharing.


• Work cross-functionally within Sedalia to resolve issues and elevate customer service.


• Maintain strong floor presence to identify opportunities and build alignment for improvements.


• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal and external stakeholders on quality topics.

What you need to succeed

• Expertise in ASTM, UL, ICEA, and related low-voltage building wire/cable standards.


• Ability to capture and translate customer technical requirements.


• Exceptional communication and relationship skills across all organizational levels.


• Demonstrated leadership fostering teamwork, quality mindset, and cross-functional collaboration.


• Practical problem-solving using established quality tools and methods.


• Metrological competence applied to manufacturing and testing.


• Experience maintaining ISO 9001 systems.


• Knowledge of auditing practices, validation protocols, DV&V, risk analysis, and mitigation planning.

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience); engineering preferred.


• Minimum 5 years managing in a manufacturing environment (required).


• Mechanical engineering and/or metallurgy background strongly preferred.


• Proven ability to understand and communicate customer technical needs.


• Experience with internal nonconformity management.


• Fluency with common software tools and applications.


• Wire and cable exposure is advantageous.


• Six Sigma certification is a plus.


• ASQ certification is a plus.

Proficiencies

• Manufacturing Leadership


• ISO 9001

Own the systems, audits, and culture that keep Prysmian’s aluminum building wire best-in-class—and help a world leader get even better.