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Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Or Akiva, Haifa District, Israel at Goldjobs מבינים באנשים
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Goldjobs מבינים באנשים
Location: Or Akiva, Haifa District, Israel
A leading defense company specializing in advanced optical and sighting systems is looking for an experienced Quality Department Manager to lead and drive its quality organization.
This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the company’s quality standards while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the company’s Quality Department.
- Directly manage a team of approximately 8 quality professionals.
- Plan and lead internal and external quality audits.
- Develop, update, and maintain quality procedures and documentation.
- Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Deliver quality training and ensure implementation of quality procedures across the organization.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors on quality-related matters.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Production Planning, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements in accordance with company policies.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience managing quality systems, preferably in the defense or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; experience with additional quality standards is an advantage.
- Experience in quality assurance and quality control within electronics, mechanical engineering, or optics.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and logistics processes.
- Proven experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience with measurement and inspection processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with Priority ERP – significant advantage.
- Practical Engineer or B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Optics, or a related discipline – advantage.
- Quality Engineering or Quality Management certification – advantage.
- Fluent English (reading and writing).
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Desired Skills
- Strong systems thinking and analytical mindset.
- Proven leadership and ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Assertive with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Highly organized with the ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to quality.
