Quality Assurance Manager

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Maple Grove, MN, USA
In-Office
103K-186K Annually
Senior level
Hardware
The Role
The Quality Assurance Manager leads quality processes and team development, drives continuous improvement, manages costs, and ensures compliance with quality standards in the organization.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

How will you make an impact? 

The Quality Assurance Manager will drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of Quality processes, systems, tools, and techniques. Provide exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.
What will you do?

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment and Retention
·         Recruit, interview and hire Quality Engineers, OBA (out of box audit) associates and Quality Analyst resources.
·         Coach Quality Engineering staff in the interviewing/hiring process.
·         Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.
Employee and Team Development
·         Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
·         Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
·         Coach and mentor Quality Engineering staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
·         Create and manage succession plans for Quality function.
Performance Management
·         Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results. (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, and personal development goals)
·         Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers and team member on team members’ contribution to the Workcell team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member based on feedback.
·         Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
·         Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
·         Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
·         Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused on times of crises.
·         Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
Communication
·         Provide weekly communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
·         Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
·         Ask questions; encourage input from staff.
·         Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business Strategy and Direction
·         Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
·         Define, develop and implement a Quality strategy which contributes to the campus strategic directions.
·         Develop an understanding of the Workcell business strategy as it pertains to Quality.
·         Provide regular updates to BUM, WCM, and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.
Cost Management
·         Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
·         Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
·         Provide feedback to peers (BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.
Forecast Development and Accuracy
·         Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
·         Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
·         Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
·         Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the Workcells.
·         Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
·         Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
·         Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
·         Understand and drive regulatory and compliance certifications as appropriate (i.e. regulatory requirements surrounding QSMR, ISO13485). Act as the company’s quality management representative (QMR).
·         Establish new measurement systems if/where possible.
·         Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
·         Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures. (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality)
·         Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
·         Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
·         Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

How will you get here? 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience, including 2 years minimum in a supervisory role required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience in building and maintaining quality management systems.

  • ISO certification, implementation, and auditing experience needed.

  • Regulatory knowledge needed in ISO 13485 and FDA compliance.

BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL

  • Competitive base salary

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

  • 401K match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Life, AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Pet Insurance

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Annual Merit Increases

  • Community Volunteer Opp

The pay range for this role is $103,100 - $185,600. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

 


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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7 years of experience
  • 2 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience in building quality management systems
  • ISO certification, implementation, and auditing experience
  • Regulatory knowledge in ISO 13485 and FDA compliance

Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.

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The Company
Arden, NC
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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