Quality Manager - Ellicott City, Maryland

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Ellicott City, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 108 years, C.R. Daniels, Inc. has been a diversified U.S. manufacturer specializing in textile, plastic, and metal fabrication. We serve a broad range of customers, including government and commercial customers, by delivering high-quality, engineered products built to precise specifications. We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality Management System while supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance, driving corrective actions, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline) required
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS ) and QA/QC processes
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools and techniques in a manufacturing environment
• Experience performing internal audits and ensuring compliance with quality standards
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and interact with customers
• Must supply and wear steel-toed footwear at all times on the production floor

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with government or defense-related quality requirements preferred
• ISO 9001 / AS9100D / CDI / QAR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement customer-specific quality requirements, including drawings, specifications, and supplier quality manuals
• Oversee receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure product conformity
• Lead and manage the nonconforming material process, including disposition and documentation
• Initiate, investigate, and drive corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer-related issues
• Identify and implement risk management activities within assigned departments
• Serve as the primary quality interface with sales regarding product quality concerns and resolutions
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, checklists, and quality documentation
• Review and approve: Quote Requests and resulting customer contracts
• Review and approve: Purchase Orders issued to external suppliers
• Plan and supervise quality activities to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with the Quality Manual and applicable standards (ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D, CMMC Level 2)
• Conduct and oversee internal audits and support external/customer audits
• Train, mentor, and supervise inspection and quality personnel
• Maintain accurate and complete quality records and documentation
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental vision)
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager