Senior Quality Manager

Why We Need You?

The Role
In the framework of a complex, multi-business, shared facility, the Senior Quality Manager provides strategic leadership for the Omniseal Solutions & Life Sciences Quality Management System (QMS) and ensures enterprise-level integration with the broader businesses. The incumbent is accountable for establishing the long-term Quality vision, driving regulatory compliance, and shaping the strategic direction of quality culture, product stewardship, and customer assurance across the Garden Grove site. This role acts as the senior strategic Quality authority for both Omniseal & Life Sciences business's and serves as the site's Product Compliance Officer, influencing both operational and executive decision-making. The Senior Quality Manager ensures that quality systems remain robust, audit-ready, and fit for the dynamic requirements of regulated global markets. Through leadership of Quality teams, cross-functional governance, and alignment with global Quality and Regulatory functions, this role safeguards business viability, customer trust, and long-term growth.

The Role

Leads Quality strategy for a multi-business, highly regulated facility with complex operational interactions and shared infrastructure.
Navigates matrix reporting: direct leadership of Quality teams plus dotted-line influence to Global Quality & Regulatory.
Owes the establishment of a distinct Omniseal & Life Sciences QMS within a shared environment.
Serves as the highest-level Quality authority on-site for Garden Grove, CA site with enterprise-wide impact, including implications for customer certifications, regulatory standing, and multi million-dollar contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline, required
• Master's degree in Technical degree in engineering, quality, or business statistics, preferred
• Six-Sigma/Lean Manufacturing Green Belt, preferred
• ASQ CQE/CQT/CQA, preferred
• 10+ years in a regulated industry (semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, pharma/biopharm, or medical device), required
• 6+ years experience with Quality Systems design, development, implementation, and site-level governance, required
• 5-7 years experience in Supervision/management of leaders and technical teams, required
• 3+ years experience leading RCA and operational efficiency initiatives, required
• 3+ years QMS experience
• Know and understand quality and safety policies
• Understand the role and responsibilities within the applicable Quality Management System (ISO 9001/AS9100)

To Make Sure Nothing Is Forgotten

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your wellbeing and help improve daily life for yourself and your family. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $111,000 to $177,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 15% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $119,325 to $203,550. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Benefits

At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).