Quality Manager - Quality Systems
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Manage quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 for a leading provider of high-power lasers. Drive resolution of customer and supplier quality issues, mentor teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001
- Manage quality systems in Vancouver, Camas, and Hillsboro, and network for best practices globally
- Manage the Document Change Request (DCR) process
- Establish and maintain quality standards, protocols, and procedures
- Facilitate Product Data Management (PDM) system, records, and process flow
- Facilitate Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, risk, and approvals
- Monitor and analyze quality metrics (e.g., CAPA, Audits, Documentation) and implement corrective actions
- Provide supervision and leadership to direct reports, including performance management and development
- Lead projects for organizational improvement supporting ISO 9001, CAPAs, data systems, and business processes
- Utilize quality improvement methodologies like Six Sigma, Lean, and Kaizen
- Coordinate base information and changes with contract manufacturers
- Audit supplier quality systems for compliance with ISO 9001 and nLIGHT requirements
- Lead Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Review Board
- Prepare for and lead internal and external quality audits for timely and effective reviews
- Maintain detailed records of quality system activities and audits and prepare performance reports for management
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Auditor, or related field
- 2+ years of experience as a supervisor or manager
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, math, statistics, or equivalent
- Experience with the 7 quality tools
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with auditing manufacturing processes within production/assembly environment
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to a diverse audience
- Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Ability to resolve issues/problems that involve numerous variables in demanding situations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, math, statistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Quality Auditor, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory/manager experience
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.
nLIGHT is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications. They are publicly listed (NASDAQ: LASR) and headquartered in Camas, Washington.