Quality Manager

Job Summary:The Quality Manager s primary responsibility is to drive the implementation of the Quality Management System, including the initial certification and ongoing compliance to the applicable standards. This individual will act as the management representative for Quality Assurance and will ensure that company policies and guidelines are accurately interpreted and implemented. This position requires an individual who can create, manage, implement and be hands-on.PNI Sensor based in Santa Rosa, CA is an engineering-driven sensor products company with products ranging from sensor components to high performance sensor modules for commercial, Space and Department of Defense applications. The ideal candidate is a natural leader, proactive, accountable, curious and a team player.Essential Functions:The Quality Manager is responsible for leading quality improvement for on-site sensor production as well as supplier quality. This position leads implementing and maintaining state-of-the-art quality practices and assumes overall responsibility in ensuring that the company maintains operational and quality systems in a state of compliance to domestic and international standards. The Quality Manager has the responsibility, duty, and decision-making authority to put any product on hold that is identified as potentially non-conforming and escalating as needed for additional reviews by the engineering team. Ensure compliance with appropriate domestic regulatory and international standards and requirements. Responsible for overseeing completion of Customer audits. Education:BS in Engineering or equivalent work experience.Skills required: 5+ years of combined Manufacturing / Quality Engineering and / or Quality Systems experience. Experience working in an ISO certified environment required. Excellent problem-solving skills. Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement. Experience working with cross-functional teams and on own initiative. Effective interpersonal skills, ability to work independently under minimal guidelines and supervision. Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills. Must have experience working on desktop applications including Excel, Word, and ERP systems.Salary Range: $90K-110Must be a US Citizen