Senior Quality Manager

In the framework of a complex, multi‑business, shared facility, the Senior Quality Manager provides strategic leadership for the Omniseal Solutions & Life Sciences Quality Management System (QMS) and ensures enterprise‑level integration with the broader businesses. The incumbent is accountable for establishing the long‑term Quality vision, driving regulatory compliance, and shaping the strategic direction of quality culture, product stewardship, and customer assurance across the Garden Grove site.

This role acts as the senior strategic Quality authority for the both Omniseal & Life Sciences business's and serves as the site's Product Compliance Officer, influencing both operational and executive decision‑making. The Senior Quality Manager ensures that quality systems remain robust, audit‑ready, and fit for the dynamic requirements of regulated global markets. Through leadership of Quality teams, cross‑functional governance, and alignment with global Quality and Regulatory functions, this role safeguards business viability, customer trust, and long‑term growth.

Leads Quality strategy for a multi‑business, highly regulated facility with complex operational interactions and shared infrastructure. Navigates matrix reporting: direct leadership of Quality teams plus dotted‑line influence to Global Quality & Regulatory. Owns the establishment of a distinct Omniseal & Life Sciences QMS within a shared environment. Serves as the highest‑level Quality authority on‑site for Garden Grove, CA site with enterprise‑wide impact, including implications for customer certifications, regulatory standing, and multi million‑dollar contracts.

Operates in an environment with 10,000+ SKUs, 350 employees, and $150-$200M revenue influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline, required
• Master's degree in Technical degree in engineering, quality, or business statistics, preferred
• Six‑Sigma/Lean Manufacturing Green Belt, preferred
• ASQ CQE/CQT/CQA, preferred
• 10+ years in a regulated industry (semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, pharma/biopharm, or medical device), required
• 6+ years experience with Quality Systems design, development, implementation, and site‑level governance, required
• 5-7 years experience in Supervision/management of leaders and technical teams , required
• 3+ years experience leading RCA and operational efficiency initiatives, required
• 3+ years QMS experience
• Know and understand quality and safety policies
• Understand the role and responsibilities within the applicable Quality Management System (ISO 9001/AS9100)

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