Quality Manager

Halma plc•Santa Fe Springs, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Cosasco is seeking an experienced, part-time Quality Manager for a 6-12 month engagement, working approximately 20 hours per week. This role reports to the VP of Operations and is designed for a seasoned quality professional looking for flexible, meaningful work. The primary focus will be on maintaining and improving an established Quality Management System (QMS), mentoring the internal quality team, and guiding continuous improvement initiatives. A key deliverable is the establishment and successful handover of a structured safety program to an internal owner, complete with documentation and training for independent operation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical and quality management expertise, be comfortable working independently with limited on-site hours, and enjoy mentoring, advising, and problem-solving without the full-time demands of a leadership position.

Requirements

BS degree (preferably in a STEM field)
15+ years of progressive experience in Quality leadership roles
Intimate knowledge of ISO 9001 and the certification/audit process
Deep, demonstrated experience applying quality management principles in an industrial OEM environment
Proven ability to mentor and transfer knowledge to less experienced staff
Self-directed and comfortable operating independently within a part-time schedule
Passion for continuous improvement and internal/external customer satisfaction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Experience building, launching, or transitioning a safety or quality program to a successor or internal owner

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of OSHA guidelines and reporting
Lean, Six Sigma, or RCA certification
Experience with operations and manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU) and its conformity assessment requirements
Familiarity with ATEX and IECEx certification requirements for equipment used in hazardous (explosive) atmospheres
Understanding of API Q1/API Q2 quality management requirements for the oil and gas industry
Familiarity with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 material requirements for sour service environments
Knowledge of hazardous area classification (Class/Division and Zone systems) and its impact on product design and testing
Exposure to functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511) as applied to instrumentation and monitoring equipment

Responsibilities

Serve as senior subject matter expert on the QMS, internal processes, and validation methodology, identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Maintain and continuously improve the existing global QMS, ensuring ongoing ISO 9001 compliance and audit-readiness.
Establish a structured safety program (policies, procedures, training framework) and hand it off to an internal owner by the end of the engagement, with full documentation and knowledge transfer.
Mentor and develop internal quality (and, where relevant, safety) staff to build lasting in-house capability.
Lead or support internal and external quality audits and manage relationships with external quality partners (customers and third parties).
Guide non-conformance management (Quality and Safety) and root-cause-driven closure of CA/PAs.
Analyze quality and safety data and advise leadership on trends and recommended actions.
Ensure production and development activities conform to current statutory and regulatory requirements.