Quality Assurance Manager - Inland Empire, CA

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Quality Assurance Manager Opportunity

Our client, an established global company in the transportation technology sector, is looking for an independent Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality oversight on a large-scale, long-term transportation infrastructure program in Southern California. This is a dedicated program role that reports to executive leadership rather than the project team, which gives you the independence and authority to ensure quality across every part of the work.

What you'll do:
- Own the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the program’s Quality Management Plan and quality documentation.
- Plan, schedule, and execute regular audits across operations, systems, and subcontracted services, and own the formal reporting, follow-up, and closure of findings.
- Verify reporting accuracy and KPI performance through data sample validation, trend analysis, and annual audit reporting.
- Lead root cause investigations of nonconformities and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) through to closure.
- Ensure deliverables, purchased materials and services, and subcontractor work meet contractual quality requirements.
- Identify risks and improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as a trusted, independent quality voice with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

What’s Offered:
- An independent, high-visibility role with real influence on how a major program performs.
- Long-term stability on a multi-year program, backed by a global organization.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, medical coverage, and a 401(k).
- Salary range: $95,000 – $135,000
 

What you need to bring:
- 5+ years of full-time experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control roles.
- Experience on large, complex projects in industries such as transportation, infrastructure, construction, telecommunications, technology, or defense.
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems, including internal audits.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to identify trends and root causes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, computer science, finance, or a related field.
- Ability to work onsite in the Inland Empire area, Monday–Friday.