Quality Compliance Manager – Quality Systems
About The Position
PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking an experienced Quality Compliance Manager to lead the Compliance Engineering function at its Hollister, California manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Director of Quality, the position owns the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensures compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and U.S. Government requirements while advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement. The manager leads a team of Quality Engineers, strengthens audit readiness, drives corrective action and root-cause performance, and partners with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Quality Inspection, and Program Management to improve quality across the business. The role also leads Quality Systems responsibilities across California, Ohio, and future locations as the organization grows. Travel of up to 25% is required to support operational, team, and business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of progressive Quality leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years leading Quality Engineers, Compliance Engineers, or Quality Systems teams.
- Demonstrated ownership of a manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS).
- Expert knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Management Review, and Quality Systems.
- Experience leading customer, certification, and government audits.
- Strong cross-functional leadership with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or Defense manufacturing experience.
- Experience working with DCMA, government audits, GCARs, CCARs, and ICARs.
- Multi-site Quality Systems leadership experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
- Experience implementing digital Quality Systems, automation, or AI-enabled quality solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Compliance Engineering organization and provide day-to-day leadership for Quality Compliance activities.
- Own and continuously improve the site's QMS to ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.
- Lead internal, customer, certification, and government audits, including DCMA, AS9100D surveillance audits, ISO certification audits, and Production Process Baseline (PPB) assessments.
- Lead Government Corrective Action Requests (GCAR), Customer Corrective Action Requests (CCAR), and Internal Corrective Action Requests (ICAR), ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, CAPA effectiveness, and structured problem-solving across the organization.
- Develop, coach, and mentor Compliance Quality Engineers, building technical capability, succession plans, and career growth opportunities.
- Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Quality Inspection, and Program Management to resolve complex manufacturing quality and compliance challenges.
- Establish and monitor Quality KPIs, lead Management Review activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing, digital quality tools, automation, and AI-enabled analytics to improve compliance, audit readiness, and operational performance.
- Provide multi-site leadership across California, Ohio, and future locations.
- Travel up to 25% to support operational, team, and business objectives.
Benefits
- Eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
