Quality Control Manager; QMR

Position: Quality Control Manager (QMR)
As the Quality Control Manager (QMR), you'll lead the company's quality management and compliance efforts, ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. You'll serve as the Quality Management Representative, driving continuous improvement initiatives, overseeing audits, developing quality systems, and leading a team dedicated to maintaining excellence throughout the manufacturing process.
* This is a highly visible leadership role that combines quality assurance, regulatory compliance, team development, and operational improvement.
* A Day in the Life:

Serve as the Quality Management Representative (QMR), ensuring the Quality Management System (QMS) is effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved

Define, deploy, monitor, and manage QMS processes while partnering with departments across the organization to ensure compliance and effectiveness

Lead internal audits and prepare for customer, regulatory, and certification audits

Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 13485, and other applicable quality and regulatory standards

Develop, maintain, and control quality manuals, procedures, records, and supporting documentation

Analyze quality metrics, audit findings, production data, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities

Present quality performance reports, audit results, and corrective action recommendations to senior leadership

Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and root cause investigations

Oversee inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products

Monitor the effectiveness of quality control systems and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality

Generate and review reports related to nonconformances, production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends

Manage, coach, schedule, and develop quality department personnel

Train employees on quality standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance best practices

Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and improve processes

Stay current on industry standards, regulatory requirements, emerging technologies, and quality management best practices

Ensure adherence to OSHA safety requirements and company safety procedures

Support production teams during peak periods to help achieve customer delivery commitments

Perform other related duties as assigned

You're a Great Fit If You:

Are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Enjoy leading teams and developing people

Have a strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and regulatory standards

Can analyze data and translate findings into actionable improvements

Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Take ownership of quality performance and drive accountability

Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where problem-solving is part of every day Required

Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered5–8 years of quality management or related manufacturing quality experience preferred3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Working knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 13485, and quality auditing principles

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Proficiency in quality reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements:

Ability to see and hear effectively, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Ability to frequently stand, walk, move throughout the facility, and perform inspections

Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and operating equipment and inspection tools

Ability to maintain focus while reviewing detailed documentation and quality records

Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Why Work With Us?

Join a growing manufacturing organization where quality is a core value and continuous improvement drives success. In this leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to shape quality systems, influence company-wide processes, develop talented team members, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction, compliance, and operational excellence.

Department:
Quality Hire Type:
Full-Time
** Pay: **$116 – 143K
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* Location:

** Saint Paul, MNYou should be proficient in:

Quality Inspection Experience Continuous Improvement

ISO 13485AS9100

Quality Control Experience
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