Quality Assurance Manager
Core
Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for Gardner Cryogenics and Rotoflow, integrating quality into daily manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Assurance Manager
Builds
Specialized industrial equipment solutions (cryogenic systems, turbomachinery) for global markets
Domain
Industrial gases, cryogenics, manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production quality systems & operational excellence
Required skills
ISO 9001:2015 compliance, root cause analysis, CAPA/8D/FMEA/SPC/DMAIC, lean manufacturing, team leadership, KPI framework development, Cost of Quality (CoQ) management, audit oversight, supplier quality management
Preferred skills
Pressure equipment experience, rotating equipment expertise, cryogenic systems knowledge, turbomachinery background, global supply chain management, union/non-union manufacturing experience
Technologies
ISO 9001:2015, 8D, FMEA, SPC, DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain the QMS aligned with ISO 9001:2015; Develop and execute long-term quality strategy; Drive quality integration into manufacturing via KPIs and cross-functional collaboration; Provide leadership and coaching for QA/QC teams; Establish quality objectives and KPIs; Create and monitor Cost of Quality metrics; Ensure effective implementation of inspection and testing processes; Provide oversight of internal and external audits; Support investigations of nonconformances and supplier issues; Act as primary quality representative for customers and audits; Lead cross-functional improvement projects; Champion a culture of quality and compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
