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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Crawford Thomas RecruitingCERRITOS, California
23 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

Location : Gateway Cities / Southeast Los Angeles County, California

Salary : $120K – $150K

About the Company

Our client is a leader in railway systems and rolling stock solutions. U.S. operations focus on the final assembly and testing of metro and rail vehicles, supporting major transit authorities with a strong commitment to compliance, quality, and local partnerships.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality activities across U.S. operations. This role works with an established quality system and collaborates closely with Korean headquarters and U.S.-based suppliers. Ideal for someone with a strong background in manufacturing QA—especially in rail, automotive, or heavy industry.

Key Responsibilities

Quality System Management

  • Maintain ISO 9001-aligned Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Coordinate documentation, revisions, and audit prep with U.S. and Korean teams
  • Support ISO certification efforts

Supplier & Final Assembly Oversight

  • Monitor quality compliance with suppliers and contractors
  • Support audits, reviews, and assessments
  • Ensure alignment between HQ and U.S. supplier expectations

    • Production Quality

  • Oversee QA during vehicle assembly and integration
  • Coordinate with Korean QA teams to ensure quality of shipped components

    • Issue Resolution & Improvement

  • Investigate non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis
  • Support corrective / preventive actions and quality improvement initiatives

    • Cross-Cultural Collaboration

  • Maintain communication with Korean colleagues on standards and reporting
  • Coordinate with U.S. QA, Korean engineering / QC, and third-party teams

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
  • 5+ years in QA or QC in manufacturing (rail, auto, or industrial preferred)
  • Familiar with ISO 9001 and QA / QC systems
  • Supplier quality or contractor oversight experience a plus
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Korean language skills or experience working with Korean teams is a plus
  • CQE, CQM, or similar certifications preferred but not required

    • Benefits

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

    • Note

    This role focuses on strengthening an existing QMS, not building one from scratch. We’re looking for someone hands-on, collaborative, and ready to grow with the team.

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