Senior Quality Manager

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Chicago metropolitan area, Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads product quality strategy across the lifecycle, driving reliability, manufacturing yield, process capability, compliance, audits, root-cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement. Partners with systems integration, deployment teams, and business leaders to align quality metrics with business objectives. Uses quantitative analysis, statistical methods, and quality tools to improve operational performance and ensure adherence to QMS, ISO 9001, CMMI, and regulatory requirements.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview
Supply Chain - Product Quality
Job Description

Scope of Role

  • Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year strategy across the entire product lifecycle, from design gate to aftermarket service.

  • Operations: Drive systemic improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product reliability, manufacturing yield, and operational efficiency across the global enterprise.

  • Collaboration: Partner with Systems Integration project stakeholders, international deployment teams, and business leadership to ensure quality metrics are aligned with and support business needs.

Core Responsibilities

  • Process Quality:  Enforcement of field deployment processes and verification of process capability. 

  • Lifecycle Performance: Ensure downstream impact from system deployments are analyzed and translated into applicable product and process improvements.

  • Compliance & Governance: Manage internal audit programs to ensure the International Systems Integration business adheres to Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001 standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Issue Resolution: Lead root cause analysis and execute corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues that impact project deployments.

  • Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of operational excellence using data analysis and quality tools to eliminate waste and improve system deployment capabilities.


Basic Requirements
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in quality management or systems integration.

  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in quantitative analysis and data science with the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents.

  • Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality (CMQ), or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor preferred.

  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data management methods and statistical analysis tools to support data-driven decision-making.

  • Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to define strategic roadmaps, drive organizational change, and present complex technical strategies to leadership.

  • Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or CMMI standards; prior experience in the telecommunications industry is a significant plus.


Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & Family Leave

  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 5 years of applicable experience in quality management or systems integration
  • Strong quantitative analysis and data science skills
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical documents
  • Proficiency in data management methods and statistical analysis tools
  • Ability to define strategic roadmaps and drive organizational change
  • Ability to present complex technical strategies to leadership
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or CMMI standards
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
  • ASQ Certified Manager of Quality certification
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor certification
  • Prior telecommunications industry experience

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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