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We are seeking ahands-on, proactive Quality Manager to oversee our quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management systems, particularly within the manufacturing sector. This role is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards, conducting quality audits, and ensuring adherence to FDA regulations and ISO standards. Were looking for someone whos as comfortable with calipers and run charts as they are with audits and strategy.
Note: This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment. Were looking for a leader who is actively engaged on the production floornot someone seeking a primarily desk-based position.
Summary
This role requires a strong sense of ownership, a detail-oriented mindset, and the leadership skills to build a world-class quality program as we grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on product inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other tools to ensure conformance to specifications
- Audit and improve existing quality testing performed by operators; verify documentation accuracy and compliance
- Review and interpret SPC charts, identifying trends and supporting corrective actions
- Own and lead the response to customer complaints, root cause investigations, and internal corrective actions
- Authorize the release of finished goods based on inspection outcomes and documentation
- Establish and maintain calibration schedules for measurement equipment, coordinating with outside services as needed
- Serve as the go-to quality expert for operators and engineers, providing guidance and feedback on product acceptability
- Champion ISO standards; lead audit preparation and ensure ongoing compliance
- Design and build quality systems, SOPs, documentation workflows, and team structure as we scale
- Identify, train, and lead future quality technicians as the department grows
- Support continuous improvement efforts and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and engineering teams
- Perform all other duties as needed to build and maintain a high-performing quality function
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment
- High school diploma required; associate or bachelors degree in a related field
- Hands-on experience with measurement tools: micrometers, calipers, video measuring systems, etc.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards
- Comfortable reading blueprints and technical specifications
- Understanding of SPC control charting and trend analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly
- Self-starter attitude with a desire to build something from the ground up
Company DescriptionMerryweather Foam is an industry leader in the fabrication and service of flexible foam products. For 76 years, we have served a diversified base of clients and industries, creating multiple paths for opportunity and growth.
We are a different kind of company, fiercely focused on serving our customers through teamwork and prompt service. As a family owned company, with 3 manufacturing locations, we are proud of our history and heritage of manufacturing. Most of our employees stay with us for a long time. It's not unusual to find people with 30+ years of experience on our team and sometimes even their children join our team after they graduate from school.
Merryweather Foam isn't a place for everyone. We are not slow-paced or laid-back. Each day, we look for new ways to adapt and grow. We regularly challenge our team members to eliminate waste and improve processes, so if you are looking to belong to an organization that is driven by teamwork, focused on details, and values character and integrity, then please apply!Company DescriptionMerryweather Foam is an industry leader in the fabrication and service of flexible foam products. For 76 years, we have served a diversified base of clients and industries, creating multiple paths for opportunity and growth. We are a different kind of company, fiercely focused on serving our customers through teamwork and prompt service. As a family owned company, with 3 manufacturing locations, we are proud of our history and heritage of manufacturing. Most of our employees stay with us for a long time. It's not unusual to find people with 30+ years of experience on our team and sometimes even their children join our team after they graduate from school. Merryweather Foam isn't a place for everyone. We are not slow-paced or laid-back. Each day, we look for new ways to adapt and grow. We regularly challenge our team members to eliminate waste and improve processes, so if you are looking to belong to an organization that is driven by teamwork, focused on details, and values character and integrity, then please apply!