Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Bay Point, CA Industry: Advanced Manufacturing (Adhesive Technologies)

***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This is an exceptional company seeking exceptional talent!

The Opportunity

Join a global leader in innovation and sustainability within our client’s Adhesive Technologies division. Our client specializes in high-performance sealants, adhesives, and functional coatings that empower industries worldwide. As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our manufacturing excellence and our customers'' high expectations.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will champion the customer experience by overseeing all quality-related touchpoints and ensuring our processes align with global strategic goals.

• Strategic Quality Planning: Design and execute quality frameworks tailored to meet the specific demands of our diverse client base.
• Customer Advocacy: Act as the primary regional point of contact (Key Account Manager) for quality, managing scorecards, portals, and technical questionnaires.
• Issue Resolution: Lead the charge in reducing customer complaints and spearhead rapid response plans when quality benchmarks are missed.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate organizational training on quality tools and processes to foster a culture of excellence.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external certification audits, ensuring strict adherence to both international standards and client-specific mandates.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for a detail-oriented leader who thrives on problem-solving and systematic improvement.

• Technical Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and international quality standards.
• Analytical Rigor: Proven experience in root-cause analysis, incident investigation, and the 8D methodology.
• Toolkit: Proficiency in quality core tools (FMEA, HACCP) and continuous improvement frameworks (Six Sigma, DMAIC).
• Soft Skills: The ability to coordinate across multiple departments and communicate effectively with global account managers.

Compensation & Perks

• Salary Range: (Highly-competative base salary commensurate with experience).
• Day-One Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Financial Future: 401k matching, employee share programs, and annual performance bonuses.
• Supportive Culture: 12–20 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption support, and tuition reimbursement.
• Work-Life Integration: Flexible work policies and generous paid time off (including volunteer days).

Note to Applicants: Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. No security clearance is required for this position.