Quality Manager

Description

Leads the organizations quality and compliance programs with a strong focus on CMMC and NIST 800‑171. This role combines quality management, IT/networking understanding, and information security to ensure products, systems, and processes meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards. Working cross‑functionally with Engineering, IT, Operations, Program Management, and external partners, the Quality Manager drives secure data handling, robust quality systems, and continuous improvement.

- Implement and maintain NIST 800‑171 controls and CUI protection.

- Partner with IT/MSP teams to assess cybersecurity and apply safeguards.

- Maintain SSP, POA&M, incident response, and audit documentation.

- Lead CMMC and customer compliance readiness.

- Train staff on security and compliance practices and update policies as standards evolve.

- Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).

- Create and enforce quality policies, SOPs, and documentation controls.

- Lead audits, manage CAPA, and drive data‑based improvements.

- Oversee supplier quality, inspections, non‑conformance, and root‑cause analysis.

- Ensure IT systems affecting quality/compliance are secure and properly configured.

- Interpret network diagrams and data flows related to quality and CUI.

- Validate technical controls (access, hardening, logging, encryption).

- Support validation of connected systems used in development and testing.

- Lead cross‑functional problem‑solving and process improvements.

- Support compliance planning for new technologies, including AI.

- Mentor team members on quality and compliance.

- Serve as liaison to customers, suppliers, and regulators.

- Support additional industry standards (medical, aviation, automotive, etc.).

Skills

cyber security, quality management, quality management system

Top Skills Details

cyber security,quality management,quality management system

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

- Minimum 7 years of experience in compliance/quality management or quality engineering.

- Direct experience implementing or maintaining NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC policies and procedures.

- Demonstrated success leading audits, investigations, and process-improvement projects.

- Working knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., firewalls, VLANs, access control, encryption, endpoint security).

- Demonstrated experience in influential leadership across multiple teams.

- Ability to teach audit participation techniques.

- Knowledge of DoW contracting requirements and cybersecurity regulations.

- Experience with compliance and quality management tools (e.g., Drata, control plans). PREFERRED:

- Certification:
Security+, DoW Cybersecurity, CISA, or similar.

- Experience with in product development, engineering services, or technology environments.

- Any Microsoft Certifications or GCC High familiarity - Familiarity with secure product development practices or controlled information workflows.

- ISO-9001, AS9100, and ISO-13485 quality systems

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $72.12/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cleveland,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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