Compliance Officer / QMS Manager

Description

Compliance Officer / QMS Manager to lead our Quality Management System, regulatory compliance programs, document control system, and contract review process. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, customer requirements, CMMC cybersecurity standards, and all applicable regulatory and contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve the AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Serve as the primary reviewer of customer purchase orders, contracts, quality clauses, and flow-down requirements.
• Ensure contractual, regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity requirements are identified and communicated throughout the organization.
• Manage document control, including procedures, work instructions, forms, specifications, and quality records.
• Coordinate internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
• Lead corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, and customer cybersecurity requirements.
• Monitor changes to customer, regulatory, and industry requirements and implement necessary updates.
• Ensure supplier and subcontractor requirements are properly flowed down and maintained.
• Conduct compliance training and promote a culture of quality and accountability.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience reviewing customer contracts, purchase orders, and flow-down requirements.
• Knowledge of quality engineering principles, root cause analysis, auditing, and corrective action systems.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, or other defense-industry requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE)
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• AS9100 Lead Auditor
• CMMC or cybersecurity compliance experience