Quality Manager

Job Description

Our client a Global Materials Manufacturer, is looking to add a Quality Systems Manager to their Flexibles & Fluids Division in San Clemente, CA.

General Description of Duties:

• Management Representative to Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Interface with all internal departments in order to drive continuous quality improvement within the organization

• Maintain certification of the QMS to applicable standards as determined by executive management (e.g. ISO 13485)

• Manage the company’s verification (inspection) activities including quality inspection staff

• Develop and write QMS documents (procedures, work instructions, forms, etc.) and manage document control to comply with customer, company, and regulatory requirements.

• In conjunction with the Material Review Board (MRB) manage the resolution of non-conformances using root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans, and verification of effectiveness

• Analysis and management of risk, using such tools at FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

• Perform statistical analysis of processes and product conformance using methods such as Minitab “6-packs”, and other statistical tools

• Measure and improve metrology (measuring) system performance, including Gage R&R studies

• Provide failure analysis for items returned from customers or from production retain samples

• Execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) per customer requirements

• Coordinate internal and customer requested validations of processes, equipment, and materials

• Track and document Improvement Action Reports (IARs)

• Compile metrics related to the Quality Management System (QMS) and department objectives and prepare reports on quality performance data

• Lead the development of quality goals

• Create and conduct training classes for production and administrative personnel in order to ensure the on-going effectiveness and improvement of the QMS

• Compile and analyze metrics regarding product quality and recommend corrective action necessary to ensure conformity with quality specifications and standards

• Lead the internal and external Audit Program and identify opportunities to refine processes and practices where possible to improve the overall value of the QMS

• Other duties as assigned.

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Skills and Requirements

• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably in medical device packaging or medical device manufacturing

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Continuous improvement, Six Sigma training and/or certification preferred

• Experience with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Parts 11 and 820 for medical devices

• Experience with Minitab or other QA software preferred

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Prior experience working with a high level of autonomy

• Demonstrated experience in being well-organized, able to design quality management systems, and detail oriented

• Good communication skills with the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently • Certified Quality Auditor preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred