Dir, QA (Product Quality)

Location: Northfield, Illinois, United States; travel up to 30% within the state, nationally, and internationally.

Salary: $154,000–$231,000 annual, plus bonus and/or incentive eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a healthcare products organization offering medical and regulated product solutions through a growing worldwide operation.

What you will do

• Lead quality teams and establish long-term strategic, tactical, and operational plans for assigned departments.
• Direct product specifications, testing requirements, inspection methods, qualification processes, and supplier quality activities.
• Develop and implement quality strategies based on quarterly management reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, product managers, and senior leaders to deliver compliant products and meet customer requirements.
• Oversee QSR compliance and audit readiness against FDA, ISO, and internal standards.
• Manage budgets, staffing, performance reviews, training, work assignments, and policy implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field.
• At least 7 years of experience with medical device or drug combination product platforms, design controls, risk management, and regulated quality systems.
• At least 4 years of management experience; 6 years preferred.
• Technical knowledge of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDSAP, MDR, QSR, and GMP requirements.
• Ability to analyze and report data, coordinate concurrent projects, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to travel up to 30% for business purposes.

Nice to have

• At least 8 years of related experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, or personal products industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off for eligible employees.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Service Corp.
• Continuing education and training opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging, career growth, and equal employment opportunity.