Site Quality Leader (Quality Manager)

Georg Fischer•Irwindale, CA

3d•$123,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Quality Leader will be responsible for all site quality functions, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, NPI/NPD Quality, and Compliance activities. This role serves as the primary point of contact for all quality matters at the site and is crucial for driving quality performance improvements. The leader will analyze key metrics, lead root cause investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and work to reduce customer complaints, nonconformances, scrap, and the cost of poor quality. Ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9/14/45001, environmental requirements, customer specifications, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements through audits, management reviews, and quality system effectiveness is a key responsibility. The role requires cross-functional partnership with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to improve processes, support new product introductions, qualify suppliers, and resolve quality issues. Additionally, the Site Quality Leader will develop and lead the quality team through coaching, training, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and customer focus. Completing Role Standard Work and other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Working knowledge of GD&T standards
Excellent computer skills and data analysis/data mining capability.
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9/14/45001) and manufacturing quality principles.
Expertise in Root Cause Analysis methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, and CAPA.
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process validation, risk management, and quality metrics.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Proficiency in quality tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to lead customer audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing customer complaints, supplier quality programs, corrective actions, and quality audits.
Demonstrated success leading quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (UL, NSF, LR) and supporting cross-functional operational excellence initiatives.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, 6-sigma black belt) preferred.
Experience with sensors, instrumentation, valves, flow measurement devices, or industrial manufacturing industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead all site quality functions including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, NPI/NPD Quality and Compliance activities, serving as the primary point of contact for all quality matters at the site.
Drive quality performance improvements by analyzing key metrics, leading root cause investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and reducing customer complaints, nonconformances, scrap, and cost of poor quality.
Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9/14/45001, environmental requirements, customer specifications, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements through audits, management reviews, and quality system effectiveness.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to improve processes, support new product introductions, qualify suppliers, and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
Develop and lead the quality team through coaching, training, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and customer focus.
Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
120 hours of paid time off annually (combined PTO and sick leave accruals)
Generous 401(k) match: Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 15% of eligible pay; fully vested upon enrollment
Profit Sharing up to 2%
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Safe and team-oriented work environment
Climate-controlled facility
Career growth and development opportunities
Employee Recognition Programs, Carpool Reimbursement Program, Gym Reimbursement Program