The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the quality team and driving all quality-related initiatives in the plant, ensuring continuous improvement in vacuum pump production while upholding the company's high manufacturing standards. This role oversees the quality department, manages customer complaint resolution, strengthens supplier quality through development and assessment, and ensures the validation of internal processes, including automated and semi-automated machining, assembly, and product testing. Serving as the primary point of contact for customers on quality matters, the Quality Manager makes final decisions on quality issues and collaborates closely with the Head of Global Quality and international quality managers to align global standards with site-level strategic initiatives. We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to preventative quality practices, advanced problem-solving skills, and operational excellence, someone who can drive continuous improvement and deliver superior outcomes. Job Responsibilities • Drives company quality philosophy through a prevention oriented mindset, systems and actions • Achieves quality improvement through a leadership style that inspires both his own team work and the shop floor team work and consistent use of problem solving and other lean tools • Achieves quality improvement through a management style that is rooted in annual planning, goal setting and data / KPI oriented performance measurement • Leads the fulfilment and improvement of the company ISO system 9001:2015 standard. Develops, trains and leads all internal, and customer driven audits and actions • Develops and manages a fiscal department budget. Also able to fully understand and leverage the classic Cost of Quality model to monitor operational quality and help dive costs down • Assist in root cause and corrective action processes • Maintain internal calibration system Experience Required • 3+ years of experience managing ISO Quality Systems • Experience with performance and process capability studies (Cp/CpK), machine capability studies (Cm/CmK), machine qualification processes, statistical analysis, and reporting • Hands-on experience with quality methodologies and problem-solving tools (Six Sigma, 8D, 3D, QRQC, Ishikawa, 5 Why, FMEA, etc.) • Bachelor's degree required; engineering or other technical field preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Demonstrated expertise in high-precision manufacturing processes, including implementing and analyzing measurement systems and statistical data to achieve world-class machining and assembly standards • Experience working within ERP systems • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications, including GD&T Experience Required • 3+ years of proven team leadership or management experience • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) • Experience with manufacturing software for gauge calibration and data collection • Experience with ERP and CRM systems • Strong background operating in an APQP/prevention-focused environment Personal Qualifications • Strong leadership skills and ability to develop a high-performing team. • Detail-, goal-, and safety-oriented with commitment to operational excellence. • Organized, dependable, and able to work independently or collaboratively. • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. • Committed to continuous improvement and quality best practices. Job Requirements • Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis • Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE • Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%) domestically and internationally to include overnights • Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Physical Requirements • Frequent sitting, standing, walking; occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above shoulder, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. • All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection. Benefits & Opportunities Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Busch values promoting from within! Work Environment Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.