Quality Assurance Compliance Lead

VEGA Americas•Mason, OH

About The Position

The QA Compliance Lead provides technical leadership and oversight for Quality Management System (QMS) compliance activities, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IEC 80079 requirements, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory obligations. The role supports the effectiveness of document control, auditing, certifications, approvals, competence management, and risk governance processes by partnering with designated compliance resources and cross-functional teams. It monitors quality system performance, promotes continuous improvement, and helps maintain audit readiness and compliance with customer, regulatory, and corporate requirements. VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation for measuring level, density, weight, and pressure. The company states that its products have supported safer and more efficient industrial processes for over 60 years. Its mission is to develop inspiring solutions through innovative technologies and services, with a focus on simplicity and people. Its stated values are Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, and Connectivity. VEGA Americas is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; a degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Compliance, or a related quality discipline.
Minimum of three years of experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and quality system governance principles.
Experience supporting internal, external, customer, and certification audits and quality management system compliance activities.
Ability to interpret quality standards, regulations, certification requirements, and compliance obligations.
Working knowledge of auditing principles, corrective action processes, and risk-based thinking methodologies.
Willingness and ability to travel as required, including occasional international travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with regulatory, certification, approval, or conformity assessment requirements.
Experience supporting risk management, document control, or training and competence management systems.
Experience collaborating with global teams and/or working within an international manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and guidance for Quality Management System compliance activities.
Maintain oversight of VEGA Americas' ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems to support ongoing compliance, effectiveness, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
Support regulatory conformity, product approvals, and hazardous-location certification activities in coordination with subject matter experts on IECEx, ATEX, and IEC 80079 requirements.
Support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality policies, procedures, and management system processes.
Provide oversight and support for document control to ensure controlled documentation is accurate, consistent, and compliant.
Support and coordinate internal, external, customer, and certification audits with designated audit personnel.
Monitor audit findings, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives to support effective and timely closure.
Provide oversight of product certifications, approvals, and regulatory compliance activities in partnership with designated subject matter experts.
Support compliance efforts related to hazardous locations, explosive-atmosphere requirements, and other applicable product certifications.
Monitor changes to quality, regulatory, and certification requirements and assess their organizational impact.
Facilitate management review activities and support quality system performance reporting.
Lead risk-based thinking initiatives and support organizational risk assessment and mitigation activities.
Support competence management processes, including quality-related training, awareness, and qualification requirements.
Monitor compliance metrics and identify opportunities to improve process effectiveness and system performance.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Product Management teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Support customer, regulatory, and third-party inquiries related to quality system compliance and certifications.
Serve as a resource for quality system interpretation, compliance guidance, and best practices.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.