Manager, Quality Assurance

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.Job SummaryThe Manager, Quality Assurance is a mid-level management role responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems consistently meet defined quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role focuses on prevention-focused quality assurance through robust systems, controls, and governance rather than end-product inspection alone.Job Description The Manager, Quality Assurance leads quality assurance activities for a defined scope, which may include a plant, business unit, product line, or functional area. The role develops and executes tactical and operational QA plans aligned with enterprise quality strategy, ensuring effective prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement. This position manages quality assurance professionals and serves as a key advisor to leadership on quality system effectiveness, audit readiness, and quality risk mitigation. The role typically reports to a Director of Quality, Regulatory Leader, or Operations Leader.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance Systems & GovernanceLead development, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance systems and proceduresEnsure effective document control, change management, and quality governance practicesMaintain alignment with internal quality policies and external regulatory standardsCompliance & Audit ManagementEnsure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, and customer QA requirementsLead preparation for and response to internal, customer, and regulatory auditsManage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and verification of effectivenessRisk Management & PreventionIdentify quality risks through audits, data analysis, and process reviewsProactively implement preventive actions to reduce quality incidents and nonconformancesSupport risk assessments for new products, process changes, and suppliersProcess & Product Quality AssurancePartner with Operations and Engineering to ensure quality is built into processes and designsSupport development and maintenance of control plans, standards, and validation activitiesOversee investigation and resolution of systemic quality issuesContinuous Improvement & Performance ManagementDrive moderate to significant improvements in quality assurance effectiveness and maturityDefine and track QA KPIs such as audit results, CAPA effectiveness, and compliance trendsSupport Lean, Six Sigma, or other improvement initiatives through a QA lensCrossFunctional PartnershipPartner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory, and Customer teamsSupport new product introductions, changes, and transfers from a QA perspectiveInfluence alignment on quality priorities and prevention-focused decisionmakingPeople Leadership & Talent ManagementManage and develop quality assurance staff through coaching, performance management, and development planningEstablish staffing and capability plans to meet compliance and quality system needsProvide input and authority for hiring, promotion, and reward decisions in alignment with company guidelinesCommunication & InfluenceCommunicate quality system performance, risks, and improvement plans to leadershipPrepare and present QA metrics, audit outcomes, and compliance updatesInfluence adoption of a strong quality culture and accountability across the organizationQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field requiredMaster's degree or professional ce tification (CQE,