Remote Manufacturing Quality Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Nuclear Supplier Quality Manager Location: The Woodlands, TX Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team responsible for supplier approval, qualification, surveillance, nonconformance management, and supplier performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supplier quality organization.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership to suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable nuclear regulations.
• Develop supplier inspection, verification, qualification, and testing plans.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and defect reduction initiatives.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify risks and implement preventive actions.
• Own supplier quality performance by improving process capability, compliance, and overall supplier effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering and Purchasing to develop and execute supplier quality strategies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Commercial, and Quality teams to mitigate quality and delivery risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare, review, and maintain quality procedures, plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop and mentor Supplier Quality Engineers and future quality leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, nuclear operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years working within a Quality Assurance program in a regulated industry.
• Nuclear Lead Quality Auditor (NLQA) certification required.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Engineering degree or Master's degree in Engineering or Business (preferred).
• Previous people management experience (preferred).
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies (preferred).
• Experience supporting a nuclear Quality Assurance program in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain (preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier quality, and quality management systems (preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within a cross-functional, matrix organization (preferred).
• International supplier and procurement experience (preferred).
• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Technical expertise in ASME Sections III, V, IX, welding, NQA-1, CGD, NQA-1 Subpart 2.14, 10 CFR Part 21 reporting, CFSI requirements, supplier development and qualification programs (desired).
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success using KPIs and continuous improvement tools to improve supplier performance and quality.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

#M- #LI- Ref: #209-Rowland Houston