Quality Manager

QUALITY MANAGER OPPORTUNITY To support continued growth, increased regulatory complexity, and heightened customer expectations, AlpHa Measurement Solutions has established the Quality Manager role. This position provides company-wide leadership of the Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory and compliance programs, and the Quality Assurance team. The role provides independent oversight of product and process quality while partnering with the Product Testing function, which remains operationally managed outside the Quality organization. Reports to: Vice President of Engineering Direct Reports: Quality Assurance Team Functional Leadership: Quality Management System; Regulatory, Compliance, and Certification Programs What Makes Alpha Measurement Solutions Special At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life. What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide. Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications. Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe. We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide. Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs)Long Term Disability401kPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Jury Duty LeaveRecognition and Reward ProgramsDiverse & Inclusive Work Culture Position Summary The Quality Manager is accountable for the effectiveness of AlpHa's Quality Management System, regulatory and certification compliance, and company-wide quality performance. The role leads the Quality Assurance team, establishes quality controls and metrics, drives corrective and preventive action, and provides independent oversight of product verification and release processes. Product Testing does not report to this position; however, the Quality Manager partners with Product Testing and Operations to ensure test methods, records, acceptance criteria, and release controls meet QMS, customer, and regulatory requirements. Classification: Salary, Exempt, Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and as required to maintain business momentum. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Lead and continually improve AlpHa's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and applicable customer and regulatory requirementsManage and develop the Quality Assurance team, including objectives, priorities, performance expectations, training, and succession planningEstablish, monitor, and communicate quality metrics, including Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), warranty, quality escapes, corrective action effectiveness, and audit performanceDefine and maintain quality procedures, inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and documented release controlsProvide independent quality oversight of product verification and release activities without direct operational management of the Product Testing departmentPartner with Product Testing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure test methods, equipment controls, records, and product release activities conform to approved requirementsLead internal and external audits, including ISO, UL, CSA, FM, ATEX, customer, and supplier audits, as applicableCoordinate regulatory, statutory, and product certification compliance for product offeringsLead root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, risk management, and verification of action effectivenessPartner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functions to build quality into products, suppliers, processes, and customer-facing activities Required Key Competencies Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; obtains customer information and uses it to improve products, services, and processes; establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.Process Management - Identifies the processes necessary to get results; organizes people and activities into efficient workflows; establishes effective measures and controls; simplifies complex processes and improves integration across functions.Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems; gathers and analyzes relevant information; identifies root causes; looks beyond the obvious; and develops effective, sustainable solutions.Managing and Measuring Work - Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors progress and results; and establishes effective feedback loops and follow-up controls. Required Qualifications And Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, quality, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be consideredMinimum five years of progressive experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related function; experience supporting electrochemical sensors or instrumentation is preferredWorking knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and demonstrated experience maintaining or improving a functioning QMSExperience planning or conducting internal audits and supporting external, customer, or certification auditsDemonstrated experience with root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, risk-based thinking, and verification of effectivenessAbility to interpret technical requirements, specifications, test records, and regulatory or certification requirementsStrong analytical, written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skillsAbility to train and influence personnel across multiple levels and functions without relying solely on direct authorityDemonstrated success leading continuous improvement and cross-functional projectsAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and escalate material quality or compliance risks appropriatelyProficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Visio or comparable process-mapping tools is preferredExperience using ERP or business systems such as Oracle or SAP is preferredExperience leading and developing quality personnel is preferred EEO And Culture Statement AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.