Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

Job overview

The Associate Manager, Quality Engineering role is onsite in Grand Rapids, MI, with compensation not specified. AirLife manufactures breathing consumables and works to improve the quality of every breath. The manager leads quality professionals responsible for product quality, regulatory compliance, sustainment, post-market feedback, and continuous improvement. The role partners across functions to align priorities, respond to customer feedback, and improve product development and manufacturing processes.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of quality engineers or technical specialists
• oversee quality assurance for product design and product quality processes
• ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the quality management system
• own related quality system procedures and serve as a subject matter expert during audits and inspections
• monitor complaint data and lead root-cause corrective actions
• establish and report KPIs
• drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams
• collaborate with research and development, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grand rapids mi

airlife

associate manager

quality engineering

medical devices

iso 13485

design controls

risk management

root cause analysis

post-market feedback

regulatory compliance

team leadership

travel 10–15%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program resources
• medical leave benefits
• some positions may qualify for incentive compensation.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least five years in quality or design engineering or leadership in an FDA-regulated or ISO-certified organization. Travel of 10–15% is expected, approximately 2–3 trips per year.

About the employer

AirLife is hiring for this role. Industry: Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Sector: 33.