Quality Assurance Manager

Saige Partners

Aiken, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$140,000 Per Year

SKILLS

8D, Biology, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Industry Standards, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Operational Improvement, Operations, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Product Support, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Proofreading, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Sales, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistical Process Control, Supply Chain, Team Player, Test Requirements, Testing, Verification Plans

LOCATION

Aiken, SC

POSTED

4 days ago

Job Description

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Contact Justin Meyers at jmeyers@saigepartners.com to learn more about this opportunity!

Quality Manager

Location: Aiken, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

An industry-leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives at its Aiken, SC facility. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, internal specifications, and industry standards. You will play a key role in advancing the site's quality culture, transitioning from traditional quality control practices to a proactive quality assurance approach while driving continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a site-wide quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
Lead and mentor the quality team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to integrate quality into daily operations.
Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Drive structured problem-solving using Kaizen, 8D, and root cause corrective action methodologies.
Establish inspection and testing requirements, including test plans and quality verification processes.
Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with company and customer standards.
Track and report key quality metrics such as scrap, rework, first-pass yield, inspection costs, and supplier/customer PPM.
Develop and deploy layered audit processes focused on process alignment and error-proofing.
Represent the site during customer and regulatory quality system reviews.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with quality leadership responsibilities.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with structured problem-solving, data analysis, and quality tools such as Minitab and Microsoft Office.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred:

5+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
Experience with machining and assembly processes, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability (Cp/Cpk).
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or Lean certification.
Certified Lead Internal Auditor credential.

Work Environment & Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing facility with a collaborative team environment, supporting products used in critical industries such as life sciences and power generation. The organization offers competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and generous paid time off.

Compensation

Target Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually

Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at

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Justin Meyers

Quality Assurance Manager

Saige Partners

Aiken, SC

About the Company

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