Compliance, Quality, and Information Security Manager / Director

Brighton Science•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

To enable the achievement of 3X growth in the company’s annual revenue, with one-third of revenue derived from recurring SaaS subscriptions, by leading and scaling Brighton Science’s compliance, quality, and information security programs. This role ensures the company’s existing certifications are maintained while expanding compliance capabilities to support government and regulated customers. Brighton Science enables manufacturers to detect and resolve the root causes of bonding problems—an essential challenge at the heart of making products smaller, lighter, more reliable, and of higher quality. Thousands of manufacturers and product teams face this challenge daily. Customers rely on Brighton Science’s unique instrumentation, data, and experience to understand their problems in new ways, leading to measurable, breakthrough performance improvements. Strong quality systems and trusted information security practices are foundational to delivering these outcomes at scale. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent relevant experience
3+ years of experience in quality, compliance, or regulated environments (additional experience expected for Director-level candidates)
Hands-on experience supporting ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and/or ISO 17025 management systems
Experience preparing for or supporting FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or government SaaS security compliance
Experience managing controlled documentation, policies, and records in regulated environments
Comfort executing autonomously in the face of ambiguity
A strong growth mindset and passion for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Leading company-wide quality, compliance, and information security initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination
Managing internal and external audits for ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP readiness activities
Owning and maintaining Brighton Science’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and security governance
Driving FedRAMP preparation efforts, including gap assessments, control implementation, documentation, and audit coordination
Managing and continuously improving the company’s documentation, policies, and record management systems
Motivating and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives across quality, security, and compliance
Ensuring proper training and qualification of QA and compliance auditors and making final product quality decisions
Partnering closely with engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders
Operating autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Taking ownership of critical project components from definition through execution
Ensuring initiatives align with annual and quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Promoting inquisitiveness, evidence-based thinking, and accountability within the team
Continuously challenging the status quo to improve processes, controls, and outcomes