Senior Quality Manager
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions · Bridgeport, MI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions (medical devices) in Bridgeport, MI. Be an advocate of Lean Manufacturing and use this mindset to work alongside leadership to plan and develop the activities and priorities to develop a Quality System which is compliant, yet agile.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, FDA / GMP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $78k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 57 quality engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live quality postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 3+)
Typical $78k–$149k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 70%
- FMEA 53%
- PPAP 49%
- SPC 46%
- Control plans 44%
- Six Sigma 40%
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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in Bridgeport
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Full description from Orchid Orthopedic SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
are met.
The Quality Manager reports to the Quality Director.
What you will do
- ◆Work positively and enthusiastically to promote a Quality culture and engage the organization.
- ◆Be a coach to your team, and develop the organization's strength through empowering the team, and driving curiosity and resilience.
- ◆Act as a leader within the business, both in developing and delivering Quality objectives, but also acting as business partner in delivering wider business goals.
- ◆Use your knowledge of regulated industry to drive a mindset of delivering compliance, whilst ensuring that this is achieved through building a depth of understanding throughout the organization, and working cross-functionally to ensure compliance is well understood and
responsibilities
are clear.
- ◆Engender a quality culture throughout the business, holding regular briefings with employees to continually champion the Quality cause.
- ◆Be an advocate of Lean Manufacturing and use this mindset to work alongside leadership to plan and develop the activities and priorities to develop a Quality System which is compliant, yet agile
- ◆Promote and coach, ‘’quality at the source’’ and understand the role of variation reduction and process capability in driving quality performance
- ◆Develop the organizational competence in Problem Solving methodology and be competent in coaching Problem Solving
- ◆Ensure the organization develops a data analysis framework and systems which supports efficient reporting, decision making and supports prioritization.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor (Preferred)
- ✓Master (Preferred)
Qualifications
- ✓8+ Years of experience in Quality (Required)
- ✓7+ Years of experience in a leadership role (Required)
- ✓4+ Years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment (Required)
- ✓Experience in an FDA regulated environment (Preferred)
- ✓10+ Years of Quality Leadership Experience in a Regulated Environment (Preferred)
Requirements
- ✓Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position
requirements
- ✓Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
- ✓Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.
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About us
At Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, we're more than just a contract manufacturer of orthopedic devices; we're on a mission to enable a longer, active life. With a dedicated focus on implants, instruments, and groundbreaking technologies, we serve a range of dynamic markets, including joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities, and dental. Our manufacturing facility, nestled in the vibrant community of Bridgeport, MI, spans 85,000 square feet and specializes in cutting tools for orthopedic, dental, and trauma applications. Our product lineup boasts burs, pins, screws, drills, reamers, and saw blades, all meticulously designed to meet the highest quality standards for both implants and instruments.
A career at Orchid is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance bonuses, insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off, and engaging employee events. But it's not just about the perks; it's about being part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence.
Shift
No Shift ($0) (United States of America)
A brief overview
The Quality Manager assures compliance and progress towards the established goals of the organization and quality department by developing and enforcing quality standards and good business practices. They communicate and ensure customer expectations and regulation
Licenses and certifications
- •Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) - American Society for Quality (ASQ) (Preferred)
Knowledge & skills that enable success
- •Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
- •Change Leadership - Extensive Experience
- •Communication - Extensive Experience
- •Customer Communication - Working Experience
- •Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
- •Data Analysis Tools - Extensive Experience
- •Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Extensive Experience
- •Inspection Knowledge - Working Experience
- •Manufacturing Industry - Extensive Experience
- •Organization - Working Experience
- •Power BI - Basic Knowledge
- •Standard Operating Procedures - Extensive Experience
- •Leadership - Extensive Experience
- •Problem Solving - Extensive Experience
Physical demands
- •Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
- •Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
- •Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly
- •Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly
What we offer
- •Opportunity to work in a growing company
- •Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
- •Comprehensive benefit package
- •Ability to work in an organization that values:
- •Integrity First: We do the right thing
- •Teamwork: We are one Orchid
- •Results: Our results matter