Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality assurance processes and ensure our products meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quality management, excellent leadership abilities, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes, procedures, and products align with applicable standards.
• Lead the quality assurance processes across different regions and product lines, ensuring products meet quality standards.
• Provide oversight to the disposition of high-risk product nonconformances, assure adequate technical investigations, and implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and policies.
• Support internal audits and certification audits at our locations and suppliers.
• Provide leadership to the Quality team to proactively identify quality signals and trends and drive actions needed to mitigate adverse quality trends.
• Train and mentor quality personnel on quality control processes and best practices.
• Ensure appropriate staff development and training in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure documentation of quality processes follows industry standards.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and changes in quality standards.
• Set and track department goals and objectives in alignment with company goals.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and increased efficiency.
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts, coordinating with Human Resources as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the Quality Management System processes are implemented, maintained, and performed in accordance with established procedures and applicable standards.
• Champion, maintain, and support continuous improvement to the product QMS, monitor and identify areas for improvement, and ensure remediation.
• Support the development and management of Quality Agreements, external audits of suppliers, and third parties with Supply Chain.
• Ensure team members adhere to company policies and procedures including PPE and ISO regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in quality management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO).
• Must have 3 years of recent experience in pharmaceutical, biopharma, or medical device industries.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in quality management software and tools.
• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., CQE, CQM).
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Competent in interpreting data, generating reports, and making data-driven decisions.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive changes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., CQE, CQM).

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment. The position requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Adherence to company policies and procedures, including PPE and ISO regulations, is required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

The Quality Manager is responsible for management and continuous improvement of Plant Quality Systems including customer and internal corrective/preventive actions and effectiveness, customer specification management, internal audit, and testing and inspection processes and provide training, leadership, professional growth and development for all team members

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Camarillo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000