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SoftWave TRT

Quality Manager

Marietta, GA · On-site

Maintain quality documentation required for FDA and ISO compliance * Support inspection readiness and regulatory audit responses * Ensure quality system documentation supports product lifecycle and ...

BrightFarms

Director of Food Safety

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Proven success leading FDA inspections, customer audits, third-party certifications, and regulatory compliance initiatives * Demonstrated experience managing environmental monitoring programs ...

InspireMD

Field Clinical Specialist

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$75K - $81K/yr

Support FDA inspections and audits, ensuring that all regulatory and complaint handling documentation is in order and facilitating smooth interactions with regulatory authorities. Qualifications:

Abbott

Manager, Quality Assurance

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Actively participate in FDA inspections and lead internal/corporate audits, notified body audits and applicable external certification audits including any post-audit responses. * Provide support for ...

Abbott

Manager, Quality Assurance

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Actively participate in FDA inspections and lead internal/corporate audits, notified body audits and applicable external certification audits including any post-audit responses. * Provide support for ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for fda inspector in Atlanta, GA is $54,508.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,200.00 and $63,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an FDA inspector do?

An FDA Inspector is responsible for ensuring that companies comply with federal regulations related to food, drugs, medical devices, and other products overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They conduct inspections, review records, collect samples, and assess manufacturing practices to ensure public health and safety. Inspectors may also investigate complaints, issue compliance notices, and recommend enforcement actions if violations are found.

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To thrive as an FDA Inspector, you need a solid background in science or public health, attention to detail, and thorough knowledge of regulatory standards, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with inspection protocols, laboratory testing equipment, and digital reporting systems is commonly required, along with potential USDA or FDA certifications. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and integrity are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate inspections, compliance with safety regulations, and clear reporting essential to public health and organizational accountability.

What types of facilities or products do FDA inspectors review, and what does a typical inspection process involve?

FDA Inspectors routinely examine a variety of facilities, such as food processing plants, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and cosmetic production sites, to ensure compliance with federal safety and quality regulations. A typical inspection involves reviewing operational procedures, examining production environments, sampling products, and interviewing staff to identify potential violations or risks. Inspectors often work onsite, sometimes with travel required to cover multiple locations within their region, and collaborate closely with facility management to explain findings and recommend corrective actions. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health and provides clear advancement pathways into specialized inspection or supervisory roles within regulatory agencies.

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Quality Manager

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies

Marietta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:
The Quality Manager will lead the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance infrastructure to ensure ongoing adherence to applicable medical device quality and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System Regulations / QMSR.
This role will own the quality system framework, supplier quality oversight, CAPA administration, audit readiness, and regulatory support activities, while working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and Service teams.
The Quality Manager will serve as the primary owner of the company's quality system governance, ensuring that processes, records, and corrective actions are maintained in a state of continuous compliance and audit readiness.
This role is critical to maintaining the company's regulatory credibility, audit readiness, and quality system integrity as SoftWave scales. The position ensures the company maintains a strong compliance backbone while enabling growth and operational execution.
Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Quality Management System (QMS) Ownership
  • Own and maintain the company's QMS in alignment with applicable medical device standards
  • Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and quality records
  • Manage document control, revision control, and training documentation processes
  • Ensure continuous audit readiness across all quality system elements
CAPA Ownership
  • Lead the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system
  • Ensure timely initiation, investigation, root cause analysis, and closure of CAPAs
  • Verify effectiveness of corrective actions
  • Drive cross-functional accountability for issue resolution and process improvement
Supplier Quality Oversight
  • Lead supplier qualification and quality oversight activities
  • Establish supplier quality agreements and quality performance metrics
  • Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
  • Conduct supplier quality reviews and support supplier audits
  • Partner with Supply Chain and Operations on supplier performance and issue resolution
Audit Leadership
  • Lead internal audit planning and execution
  • Serve as primary quality lead for external audits, customer audits, and certification audits
  • Coordinate responses to audit findings and corrective actions
  • Maintain audit schedules, records, and follow-up activities

Regulatory; Compliance Support
  • Support Regulatory Affairs with submission documentation and compliance records
  • Maintain quality documentation required for FDA and ISO compliance
  • Support inspection readiness and regulatory audit responses
  • Ensure quality system documentation supports product lifecycle and change control activities
    Change Control; Quality Records
  • Manage engineering change control and quality record processes
  • Ensure traceability of revisions, approvals, and controlled documentation
  • Support design transfer and sustaining engineering changes from a quality systems perspective
Performance Accountability - This role is accountable for:
  • QMS compliance status
  • CAPA cycle time and effectiveness
  • supplier quality performance
  • audit readiness and audit outcomes
  • documentation accuracy and traceability
  • quality system process compliance
Cross-Functional Interfaces - The Quality Manager will work closely with:
  • VP Operations
  • Director of Technical Operations
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Engineering
  • Supply Chain / Procurement
  • Service Operations

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, Operations, or a related technical field
  • Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Advanced degree is a plus, but not typically required
Experience
  • 7+ years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years in medical device, diagnostics, or other highly regulated industry strongly preferred
  • Prior experience owning or administering a Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Demonstrated experience with CAPA, audits, supplier quality, and document control
  • Experience supporting FDA inspections and ISO 13485 certification audits
  • Prior startup or early-stage company experience strongly preferred
Technical / Functional Qualifications:
  • Strong working knowledge of:o ISO 13485o 21 CFR Part 820 / FDA QMSR
  • CAPA systems
  • document control
  • training records
  • change control
  • supplier quality systems
  • audit management
Experience leading:
  • internal audits
  • external audits
  • supplier audits
  • corrective action programs

Experience with:
  • supplier qualification and SCARs
  • nonconformance and deviation management
  • root cause analysis
  • effectiveness checks
Preferred:
  • Experience with electromechanical medical devices or capital equipment
  • Familiarity with risk management / ISO 14971
  • Working knowledge of design controls
  • Experience partnering with Regulatory Affairs on submissions and inspections
  • Experience implementing or improving electronic QMS systems (eQMS)
Physical Requirements:
  • Sitting, standing and walking, which may be for extended periods of time
  • Lifting and carrying, up to 100 lbs
  • Pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead
  • Manipulation of objects and materials, including holding, grasping, turning, and touching
  • Driving
  • Stooping, crouching, kneeling
  • Climbing ladders or stairs
  • Hearing, in-person and through the telephone or electronic device (such as a computer)
  • Speaking, in-person and through the telephone or electronic device (such as a tablet or computer)
  • Visual acuity, both near (i.e. clarity of vision of approximately 20 inches or less) and far (i.e. clarity of
  • vision of approximately 20 feet or more)
  • Regular and predictable attendance
The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
SoftWave TRT is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions solely based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, or any other

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