Quality Manager

Are you looking to make a career change to an established company? This exciting opportunity as an Quality Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Quality Manager could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continually enhancing the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and API Q1 / API 11D1 standards. This position provides leadership, structure, and technical credibility to the organization's quality program while serving as the primary liaison with customers, certification bodies, and API auditors.
• This is a hands-on leadership role within a small manufacturing environment, requiring both strategic oversight and direct operational involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership:

• Oversee and maintain the QMS in alignment with ISO 9001 and API Q1 / API 11D1 requirements
• Ensure all procedures, work instructions, and records are properly controlled, up to date, and effectively implemented
• Develop meaningful quality metrics (KPIs) and prepare input for Management Review
• Lead Management Review meetings and ensure timely execution of action items

ISO & API Certification Management:

• Serve as Management Representative for ISO and API certification programs
• Prepare for, coordinate, and lead external audits (ISO 9001 and API 11D1)
• Manage corrective actions and nonconformances resulting from internal and external audits
• Maintain certifications, including renewals, scope modifications, and surveillance audits

Audit & Regulatory Compliance:

• Develop and execute internal audit programs against ISO and API standards
• Train and support internal auditors as required
• Conduct root cause analyses and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure ongoing compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements

Manufacturing & Inspection Support:

• Conduct and/or oversee First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Support manufacturing through quality planning and risk-based methodologies
• Manage nonconforming products, including MRB activities and disposition decisions

Calibration & Measurement Systems:

• Establish and manage the calibration program for all QA/QC inspection and testing equipment
• Maintain calibration records with traceability to national standards
• Evaluate measurement system effectiveness and associated risks

Supplier Quality Management:

• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, and performance monitoring
• Define and communicate supplier quality requirements
• Participate in supplier audits and assessments as necessary

Training & Quality Culture:

• Develop and deliver quality-related training programs
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Mentor supervisors and leadership on quality standards and API requirements

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• 5-10+ years of quality experience in manufacturing (oil & gas strongly preferred)
• Direct experience with ISO 9001 and API Q1 / API product specifications (API 11D preferred)

Technical Competencies:

• Deep understanding of API Q1 requirements and audit expectations
• Internal auditor certification (ISO/API)
• Experience with First Article Inspections and inspection planning
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Experience managing calibration systems

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $31-$35/hr DOE

Ask for: Felicia

Job Id: 25878

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