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.

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5–8 years of quality management or related manufacturing quality experience preferred
• 3–5 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

• 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

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.

Quality

Full‑Time

• Pay: $116 – 143K
• Location:
  
  Saint Paul, MN

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Continuous Improvement
• ISO 13485
• AS9100
• Quality Control Experience