Quality Systems Lead

AppleOne Employment Services; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Riverside, CA seeks a Quality Systems Lead to strengthen the Quality Management System, improve processes, and ensure compliance across departments. This direct-hire role focuses on CAPA, document control, and change management, with collaboration across operations, engineering, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in quality systems, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement in a regulated

Qualifications

• Lead and manage Quality Management System activities including CAPA, document control, change management, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate quality improvement projects and drive initiatives through completion.
• Support internal audits, documentation reviews, corrective action follow-up, and cross-functional process improvement.
• Track, validate, and report on quality metrics, COPQ activity, and non-product software validation items.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPA investigations from initiation through closure, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, follow-up, and documentation.
• Manage quality system activities including document control, DCOs, ECOs, change management, periodic document reviews, and controlled work instructions.
• Track, report, and support resolution of Cost of Poor Quality programs, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support internal audits, compliance efforts, non-product software validation tracking, and quality system integrity.
• Partner with operations, engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and support quality objectives.
• Provide occasional cross-functional support for basic help desk tickets, IT asset tracking, inventory updates, and administrative technology projects as needed.

Skills

CAPA

Document control

Change management

Audits

Quality metrics

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Riverside, CA is seeking a Quality Systems Lead for a direct hire opportunity. This highly visible role is ideal for a quality professional who enjoys strengthening Quality Management Systems, improving business processes, and partnering across departments to drive compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CAPA investigations from initiation through closure, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, follow-up, and documentation.
• Manage quality system activities including document control, DCOs, ECOs, change management, periodic document reviews, and controlled work instructions.
• Track, report, and support resolution of Cost of Poor Quality programs, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support internal audits, compliance efforts, non-product software validation tracking, and quality system integrity.
• Partner with operations, engineering, manufacturing, and other departments to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and support quality objectives.
• Provide occasional cross-functional support for basic help desk tickets, IT asset tracking, inventory updates, and administrative technology projects as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 per year.
• Location: Riverside, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead and manage Quality Management System activities, including CAPA, document control, change management, and compliance processes.
• Coordinate quality improvement projects and drive initiatives through completion.
• Support internal audits, documentation reviews, corrective action follow-up, and cross-functional process improvement.
• Track, validate, and report on quality metrics, COPQ activity, and non-product software validation items.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in quality systems, quality compliance, manufacturing quality, or a related function.
• Experience supporting or managing a Quality Management System.
• Strong understanding of CAPA, document control, DCOs, ECOs, change management, and compliance documentation.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to create, review, and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environment.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or another regulated industry.
• Experience with internal auditing, document control, or quality systems administration.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action management experience.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and quality-focused best practices.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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