Quality Manager

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Liberty Lake, WA

2d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust quality strategy across all manufacturing operations, to ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This role oversees the Quality Management System (QMS), quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing operations for all product lines, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Strong knowledge of ISO standards, TL 9000, and regulatory compliance for telecom products.
Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (Black Belt preferred).
10+ years of experience in quality leadership roles within manufacturing, preferably in telecommunications or fiber optics.
Excellent leadership skills.
Experience with ERP and QMS software tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Communication; listening, providing feedback, and informing team members.
Interpersonal skills; be approachable, empathetic, and supportive.
Teamwork; collaborating, cooperating, and delegating.
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) required.
Experience with BOMs, routings, manufacturing drawings, and ERP (Epicor) systems.
Solid understanding of 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and PDM.
This employee must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Time management; prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and avoiding distractions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Black Belt preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.
Experience with HubSpot is a plus.
SolidWorks preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company’s quality vision, strategy, and objectives aligned with business goals.
Lead and mentor the quality team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with TL9000 and other relevant telecommunications industry standards.
Develop and enforce quality policies, procedures, and documentation across all manufacturing sites.
Ensure all fiber optic and power distribution products meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
Monitor incoming material inspection results, in-process quality checks, and final product audits.
Implement robust testing and validation processes for new and existing products.
Establish supplier quality standards and conduct audits to ensure raw materials and components meet specifications.
Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues.
Champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects, improve yield, and optimize processes.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances or systemic issues.
Serve as the management point of contact for customer quality concerns, audits, and compliance inquiries.
Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and lead initiatives to improve quality performance.
Develop and track key quality performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rates, defect rates, and customer returns.
Present quality performance reports to senior leadership and recommend improvement actions.