Manager Quality
Core
Lead the entire Quality Function (QA/QC, QMS/EMS, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality) for NDL operations, embedding Lean principles to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste.
Role type
Manager, Quality Assurance
Builds
High-performing quality teams and robust Quality Management Systems (ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001)
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / Quality Control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Quality Systems & Process Improvement)
Required skills
Root cause analysis, Lean leadership, People management and coaching, QMS standards expertise, Supplier quality management, Customer audit handling, Data analysis (SPC, Pareto), Process standardization
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, Pareto Analysis, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, 5S, Gemba Walks
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a QA/QC team of 15 direct reports; Maintain and improve QMS/EMS (ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001); Drive Lean problem-solving and root-cause elimination for defects and complaints; Manage supplier quality, line qualification, and vendor parts approval; Act as primary lead for customer audits, claims, and visits; Set team objectives aligned with plant strategy and manage performance via feedback.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
