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What We Are Looking For
3D Systems has a long history of advancing healthcare and industrial manufacturing through additive manufacturing technologies, supporting highly regulated medical device applications as well as advanced industrial, aerospace, automotive, and customer-manufactured production solutions worldwide. The Vice President, Quality is an executive leadership role responsible for establishing and leading the global quality strategy, quality management systems, and overall quality activities for our design, development, supplier, and manufacturing activities. This leader will play a critical role in strengthening organizational stability, building a culture of quality and accountability, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring a scalable and sustainable quality function that supports business growth.
Onsite
This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite location 5 days a week.
What's In It for You!
- Competitive Compensation Package: $225,000 - $275,000 per year. Our employees are the best part of our company. We want you to feel valued, appreciated, and included. Because of this, we make sure your hard work is recognized.
- Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy. Yep, you read that correctly. We are a Company that values you and makes sure you take time for yourself.
- 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which includes an employer matching contribution.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as company-paid basic life insurance that supports you during your career with us. We believe that taking care of our employees is essential, and these benefits reflect our commitment to your health, security, and peace of mind.
- Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, our global team operates across more than 13 countries worldwide. Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
- Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. When you join 3D, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in an innovative and collaborative culture!
- Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers.
- Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.
What You Will Do
Strategic Quality Leadership
- Establish and lead the global quality strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and customer requirements.
- Lead enterprise-wide quality strategy development and multi-year quality roadmap planning aligned with business growth objectives.
- Provide strategic leadership across global quality organizations and site quality leaders spanning multiple development and manufacturing locations.
- Act as a transformational leader and change agent, driving enterprise quality initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across global operations.
Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with global medical device, industrial manufacturing, and quality standards, including FDA 21 CFR 820/QMSR, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, MDSAP, EU MDR, UKCA, ANVISA, and other applicable international regulatory and customer requirements supporting global market access and manufacturing operations.
- Act as the executive sponsor and focal point for ISO, customer, and certification audits.
- Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Operational Excellence
- Drive measurable improvements in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), process capability, on-time delivery, and operational quality performance.
- Partner with functional organizations to improve process reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and production efficiency.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies across all operations.
Customer Quality & Post-Market Quality
- Serve as the executive escalation leader for critical customer quality and post-market issues.
- Drive customer satisfaction initiatives through proactive quality management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to strengthen customer confidence, product reliability, and overall stakeholder value.
Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and mentor global quality teams by establishing clear strategic direction, organizational priorities, and employee development plans.
- Build a high-performing and engaging team culture aligned with company values, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Actively develop succession planning and organizational capability across the quality organization.
'',''!*!
What We Are Looking For
3D Systems has a long history of advancing healthcare and industrial manufacturing through additive manufacturing technologies, supporting highly regulated medical device applications as well as advanced industrial, aerospace, automotive, and customer-manufactured production solutions worldwide. The Vice President, Quality is an executive leadership role responsible for establishing and leading the global quality strategy, quality management systems, and overall quality activities for our design, development, supplier, and manufacturing activities. This leader will play a critical role in strengthening organizational stability, building a culture of quality and accountability, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring a scalable and sustainable quality function that supports business growth.
Onsite
This role has an onsite work schedule requiring the person to be in the onsite location 5 days a week.
What's In It for You!
- Competitive Compensation Package: $225,000 - $275,000 per year. Our employees are the best part of our company. We want you to feel valued, appreciated, and included. Because of this, we make sure your hard work is recognized.
- Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy. Yep, you read that correctly. We are a Company that values you and makes sure you take time for yourself.
- 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which includes an employer matching contribution.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as company-paid basic life insurance that supports you during your career with us. We believe that taking care of our employees is essential, and these benefits reflect our commitment to your health, security, and peace of mind.
- Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, our global team operates across more than 13 countries worldwide. Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
- Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. When you join 3D, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in an innovative and collaborative culture!
- Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers.
- Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.
What You Will Do
Strategic Quality Leadership
- Establish and lead the global quality strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and customer requirements.
- Lead enterprise-wide quality strategy development and multi-year quality roadmap planning aligned with business growth objectives.
- Provide strategic leadership across global quality organizations and site quality leaders spanning multiple development and manufacturing locations.
- Act as a transformational leader and change agent, driving enterprise quality initiatives, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across global operations.
Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with global medical device, industrial manufacturing, and quality standards, including FDA 21 CFR 820/QMSR, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, MDSAP, EU MDR, UKCA, ANVISA, and other applicable international regulatory and customer requirements supporting global market access and manufacturing operations.
- Act as the executive sponsor and focal point for ISO, customer, and certification audits.
- Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Operational Excellence
- Drive measurable improvements in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), process capability, on-time delivery, and operational quality performance.
- Partner with functional organizations to improve process reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and production efficiency.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies across all operations.
Customer Quality & Post-Market Quality
- Serve as the executive escalation leader for critical customer quality and post-market issues.
- Drive customer satisfaction initiatives through proactive quality management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to strengthen customer confidence, product reliability, and overall stakeholder value.
Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and mentor global quality teams by establishing clear strategic direction, organizational priorities, and employee development plans.
- Build a high-performing and engaging team culture aligned with company values, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Actively develop succession planning and organizational capability across the quality organization.
'',''!*!
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, quality management, business, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within medical device manufacturing, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, or other manufacturing industries.
- Demonstrated expertise with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, EU MDR, MDSAP, and other quality frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree preferred.
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, CQM, Reliability Engineer, or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
- Experience working in additive manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, quality management, business, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive quality leadership experience within medical device manufacturing, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, or other manufacturing industries.
- Demonstrated expertise with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, EU MDR, MDSAP, and other quality frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree preferred.
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, CQM, Reliability Engineer, or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
- Experience working in additive manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
#LI-MP1
'',''3D Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or a disable veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran (referred to collectively as "protected veterans"). The Company also provides applicants with equal employment opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, and related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation.'',''US-CO-Littleton'',''US-CO-Littleton'','''','''',''
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