Quality Manager

TL;DR

Quality Manager: Strategic leadership for organizational quality capability by evolving the Quality Management System (QMS) and driving continuous improvement with an accent on ISO compliance, Nuclear Quality Assurance (10 CFR 50 Appendix B), and systemic defect reduction. Focus on building a high-performing quality team, leading structured problem solving (8D/RCA), and ensuring audit readiness and long-term reductions in PPM, scrap, and delivery performance.

Location: Elizabethtown, NC, United States (Onsite)

Salary: 104300-193700

Company

hirify.global is an independent public company building precision technology for mission-critical advancements.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO standards and applicable industry requirements.
• Lead and administer the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program, including compliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and customer nuclear quality requirements.
• Oversee calibration, metrology, and quality laboratory operations (including CMMs and inspection/test equipment) to maintain accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
• Drive environmental and product compliance activities (REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and customer material declarations).
• Lead structured root cause problem solving (8D, RCA) and manage CAPA processes to eliminate defects and prevent recurring issues.
• Serve as primary interface for customer quality and manage customer complaints and RMA analysis; lead regulatory/external audit readiness and closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• 7–10+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3–5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience building and improving QMS in ISO and regulated environments (e.g., Appendix B).
• Proven experience leading external and regulatory audits, including preparation, execution, and closure of findings.
• Advanced knowledge of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies (8D, RCA, and related tools).
• Ability to travel to customer or supplier sites on an irregular basis.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous improvement culture using the hirify.globalt Business System (RBS) and standard work principles.
• Emphasis on building and developing a high-performing quality organization and talent pipeline.
• Accountability for quality performance metrics and cross-functional partnership to improve process capability and delivery.