QA/QC Manager (Coated Textiles)

Modern Meadow was founded to address the pressing global challenge: the materials that underpin the way we live, work, and play and that support our well-being are fundamentally unsustainable. INNOVERA™ redefines what's possible across the automotive, footwear, furniture and fashion accessories spaces, creating high-performance products with a lower environmental impact. Versatile, functional, immediately scalable and adaptable to any process, INNOVERA™ flows seamlessly with creativity: a material that works in perfect harmony with the legacy of tanneries and brands, without compromising on quality or performance.

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on QA/QC Manager who is not only capable of leading quality initiatives but also willing to roll up their sleeves and directly execute QC tasks at hand. This individual should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with our expanding organization—developing leadership capacity while maintaining a strong operational presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in QC activities, including testing, managing QC workload, maintaining QC equipment and troubleshooting, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

• Quality Management System Oversight

• Maintain and enhance the digital QMS platform, ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 and Modern Meadow’s quality vision.

• Configure workflows, documentation, and reporting tools to support operational excellence.

• Audits & Compliance

• Comply and assist in internal audits and inspections of processes, products, and systems.

• Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances and CAPAs, and track effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Continuous Improvement

• Ability to lead CAPA investigations and root cause analyses using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and data analytics.

• Monitor and report on Quality KPIs, identify trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Testing & Lab Management

• Oversee critical-to-quality testing protocols and ensure QC lab equipment is calibrated, maintained, and compliant.

• Develop and implement SOPs and work instructions for lab operations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to integrate quality assurance into daily operations.

• Support supplier quality initiatives and participate in SCAR processes as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials science, Quality Management, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in QA/QC roles.

• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and digital QMS platforms.

• Experience in the automotive industry a plus with experience in leather or coated textiles preferred.

• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, CAPA, FMEA, 8D).

• Excellent communication skills for interfacing internal teams and external partners.

• High attention to detail and analytical mindset.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation that includes equity

• Retirement planning (401k Matching)

• Flexible paid time off

• Winter Break (Company observed reset and recharge, final week of the year)

• Commuter Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

• Identity Theft and Legal services (LifeLock and LegalShield)

• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave

Details of these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range: $95,000- $115,000 annuallyFinal compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered at the higher end of the salary range

Modern Meadow is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with anti-discrimination law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.