Quality Manager

Kristy Cuthbert Recruitment
Stockton, CA

Quality Manager  - Full-time / Permanent

Location - Onsite - Stockton, CA

Salaried | $125 - $150K with 10% Bonus and Benefits

About Us:  Vander-Bend is a U.S. based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale—redefining AI infrastructure for the future.

We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role:  The Quality Manager is responsible for Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, and Quality Control for Vantedge’s Vander-Bend Sheet Metal Manufacturing business in Stockton, CA. This position has overall departmental responsibilities, interfaces with Customers and Suppliers regarding quality processes and improvements. The role has overall responsibility and accountability for Product Quality, Compliance, and Continual Improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Quality Engineering group, direct QEs to improve processes and collaborate with other departments. Use statistical techniques to detect negative trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage the Quality Control group, direct inspectors to detect and resolve product quality issues on the production floor.
  • Develop department inspection capabilities and efficiencies.
  • Be VOC (Voice of Customer) in VDB internal communications.
  • Advise customers of metal processing capabilities, including welding validation, for a successful realization of customers’ needs.
  • Review and revise work orders, and identification of inspection checks.
  • Create and/or review operating procedures, quality procedures and manufacturing practices, to include sheet metal joining and welding validation, as needed.
  • Develop QMS documentation under the guidance of the Vice President of Quality.
  • Initiate/attend meetings with customers for continuous product/process improvement/cost reductions.
  • Manage customer returns/complaints, non-conforming product/defective material, including MRB. Oversee the necessary steps to disposition and initiate corrective action when warranted.
  • Work with all departments to ensure they have a true understanding of manufacturing quality and its application.
  • Under the guidance of the Vice President of Quality, maintain compliance to ISO 13485 (including ISO 14971, Application of risk management to medical devices) and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Undertake any additional responsibilities needed to improve quality and compliance.

Requirements / Skills:

Education and ExperienceÂ

  • A minimum of 10 years in Metal Manufacturing (machining, forming, punching, welding, etc.) or similar industrial sector with at least 5 years of progressive experience in Inspection and quality and people management. Familiar with QA/QC systems, knowledge of the ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management System, its implementation, and the creation of operating procedures and work instructions.

Knowledge / SkillsÂ

  • General Inspection and product/process validation knowledge, including design of fixtures, inspection tools, methodology, mechanical design, metrology, strong background in manufacturing including but not limited to machining, sheet metal fabrication and joining, product and process validation including welding validation plating, painting. Possesses good computer skills.

Benefits:

  • Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance
  • Vacation and Sick Pay
  • 401k
Posted 2026-02-24

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