Job Summary:

At Atkins & Pearce, Inc., the Quality Manager plays a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a dynamic individual who can balance hands-on quality work with effective management of a quality team. The Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire quality management system, ensuring ISO compliance, and managing regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management:

• Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO standards.
• Develop, document, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits and manage external audit processes to maintain ISO certification.
• Ensure that products meet all regulatory requirements and internal quality standards before they reach the customer.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and manage compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including but not limited to ISO, REACH, RoHS, Prop 65, other industry-specific regulations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and standards, and implement necessary changes to company practices and documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documentation as required.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and manage the quality team.
• Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for quality team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to ensure quality standards are integrated into all processes.

Hands-On Responsibilities:

• Perform quality inspections, audits, and testing as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the quality department and across the organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a quality management role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in an ISO-certified organization.
• Proven experience with regulatory compliance and managing quality systems.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team while also executing hands-on tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality management software and tools.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires a combination of office work and hands-on activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Occasional travel may be required for audits, training, and supplier visits.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Atkins & Pearce is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage all people to apply regardless of age, gender, gender expression or criminal conviction history.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atkins & Pearce makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.