Compliance Officer / QMS Manager

Antron Engineering & Machine • Bellingham, MA

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About The Position

The Compliance Officer / QMS Manager leads the Quality Management System, regulatory compliance programs, document control system, and contract review process. The role ensures compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, customer requirements, CMMC cybersecurity standards, and applicable regulatory and contractual obligations. The position works cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and IT.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Quality, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience reviewing customer contracts, purchase orders, and flow-down requirements.
• Knowledge of quality engineering principles, root cause analysis, auditing, and corrective action systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, or other defense-industry requirements.
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE) certification.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
• CMMC or cybersecurity compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve the AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Review customer purchase orders, contracts, quality clauses, and flow-down requirements as the primary reviewer.
• Identify and communicate contractual, regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity requirements throughout the organization.
• Manage document control for procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, and quality records.
• Coordinate internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
• Lead corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, and customer cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor changes to customer, regulatory, and industry requirements and implement necessary updates.
• Ensure supplier and subcontractor requirements are properly flowed down and maintained.
• Conduct compliance training and promote a culture of quality and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed