HiFyve is hiring a Quality Control Manager (QMR) in the Manufacturing industry!
Salary: $116,000–$143,000/year
Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-3:00 PM Friday 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: St. Paul, MN
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Quality Management Representative (QMR), ensuring the Quality Management System (QMS) is effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Define, deploy, monitor, and manage QMS processes while partnering with departments across the organization to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Lead internal audits and prepare for customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 13485, and other applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Develop, maintain, and control quality manuals, procedures, records, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze quality metrics, audit findings, production data, and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Present quality performance reports, audit results, and corrective action recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives and root cause investigations.
• Oversee inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality control systems and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality.
• Generate and review reports related to nonconformances, production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends.
• Manage, coach, schedule, and develop quality department personnel.
• Train employees on quality standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance best practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Stay current on industry standards, regulatory requirements, emerging technologies, and quality management best practices.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA safety requirements and company safety procedures.
• Support production teams during peak periods to help achieve customer delivery commitments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality assurance methodologies.
• Working knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 13485, quality auditing principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Ability to interpret quality data and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in quality reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality excellence, and regulatory compliance.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–8 years of quality management or related manufacturing quality experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience with quality audits, CAPA programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to see and hear effectively, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, move throughout the facility, and perform inspections.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and operating equipment and inspection tools.
• Ability to maintain focus while reviewing detailed documentation and quality records.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.