Quality System Manager

Quality ManagerSt. Louis, Missouri (Onsite – 5 days/week)6-month contract-to-hireAbout the RoleThe Quality Manager is responsible for leading quality improvement for our medical device services client in their St. Louis, Missouri manufacturing facility. In this role you will implement and maintain state-of-the-art quality practices for associated product and service lines. You will assume overall responsibility in ensuring that the site maintains operational and quality systems in a state of compliance to domestic and international standards. The role is responsible for the organization, documentation and maintenance of the quality system to be compliant with, as appropriate, the following standards: IS0 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP and CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable standards. The Quality Manager leads the local site efforts focused on product/service quality improvement, supplier quality, process quality, new product/service development quality and quality system compliance. The Quality Manager serves as the Management Representative for the site(s) and is responsible for ensuring the quality system meets all applicable regulatory standards.ResponsibilitiesLead the organization’s Quality staff to ensure compliance to the overall Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement.Lead the organization’s Quality staff to ensure alignment to manufacturing and servicing operations, support Lean efforts and drive quality improvement for products and services.Work closely with site senior management to provide strategic direction and development of the organization’s quality strategies and tactics.Provide quality viewpoints and opinions on future product and service development.Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to the Quality staff.Serve as the site’s Management Representative and lead the organization’s Management Review process.Ensure compliance with appropriate domestic regulatory and international standards and requirements.Lead the organization's continuous improvement process, including data analysis, improvement projects and process capability to improve key metrics as measured by the product/service quality dashboard.Lead and implement effective production and process controls.Manage the complaint handling processes to ensure customer responsiveness and product and process improvements.Ensure compliance with the New Product Development process and assurance that the Product Requirements Document includes key quality performance metrics.Assess new designs for manufacturability, testability and reliability to ensure the Quality risks and deliverables of the New Product Development process meet the required application reliability and design intent.Determine supplier qualification risks based upon criticality of component and supplier process capability.The position requires a level of authority to conduct and direct required activities such as quality planning, personnel management and regulatory compliance.This individual has autonomy to perform the duties of Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) on behalf of our client's legal manufacturing entities under the EU MDR. This individual shall suffer no disadvantage within the organization in relation to proper fulfilment of his or her duties in lieu of article 15 of the EU MDR.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.Minimum of 8 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.Minimum of 8 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment required.Minimum of 2 years in a Quality leadership role.Must fulfill the experience requirements listed in Article 15 of the EU MDR (PRRC).Required SkillsExcellent problem-solving skills.Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills.Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferred SkillsMinimum of 8 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries, preferred.ASQ, QSR Certification or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations, preferred.Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio, preferred.About Us:At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an excepLonal experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing,Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.We are a certified partner of leading plalorms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsog, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.Equal Opportunity StatementBrooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Benefits & Perks:Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested ager you become eligible, paid Lme off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensaLon or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.