Quality Manager – North America

Quality Manager – North America
Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
Department: Quality
Reports to: Vice President & CFO
Company: Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC)
About Us
At KJLC, we enable technology for a better world. As a global leader in vacuum technology, we support innovation across industries—from semiconductors to aerospace. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration drives everything we do. Join us and be part of a company that’s shaping the future.
Your Impact:
As the Quality Manager for North America, you’ll be the driving force behind our regional Quality Management System (QMS). You’ll lead initiatives that ensure compliance, elevate performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is a high-visibility role where your leadership will directly influence customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
What You’ll Do:

• Lead the ISO 9001 Program: Own internal and vendor audits, maintain audit calendars, and ensure timely follow-up on findings
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of quality professionals, driving excellence and continuous improvement
• Champion Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and coordinate external, customer, and registration audits
• Drive Quality Culture: Facilitate Quality Review Boards and Management Review Meetings, and communicate quality objectives across teams
• Develop & Train: Create and deliver training on quality manuals, procedures, and QMS best practices
• Vendor Quality Management: Collaborate with Supply Chain and Product Management to qualify, rate, and improve vendor performance
• Corrective Action Leadership: Lead root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions across departments
• Document Control: Ensure robust documentation and process control throughout the organization
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives using Lean, 5S, value stream mapping, and other methodologies to optimize processes
• Quality Metrics & Reporting: Track and communicate progress on corporate quality objectives and KPIs.

What You Bring
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in Quality Management or related field
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001; experience with ISO 14001
• Certified internal or lead auditor
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Technical knowledge in vacuum systems, leak detection and inspection techniques

Preferred:

• ASQ Certifications (CQM/OE, CQA, CQE)
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
  Experience leading cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or technical environment

How We Measure Success:

• Achievement of corporate quality objectives
• Cost savings through effective corrective/preventive actions
• Successful ISO audit outcomes and sustained certifications
• Strong cross-functional relationships and team engagement
• Demonstrated leadership in driving a quality-first culture

Why Join KJLC?

• Be part of a mission-driven company with global impact
• Contribute to cutting-edge technologies that shape the future
• On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and employee recognition programs
• Electric vehicle charging stations and recycling initiatives
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.    
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