Job Description: QA/QC Manager
Company: AquiSense Inc.
Location: Erlanger, Kentucky (with manufacturing in Kentucky and North Carolina)
Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reports To: VP Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
About AquiSense Inc.
AquiSense Inc. is the world’s leading supplier of UV-C LED solutions for water, surface, and air disinfection. We design and manufacture innovative, mercury-free systems (including the PearlAqua series) for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal applications. Our products meet stringent standards such as NSF, US EPA, WaterMark, and ISO 9001:2015. We are a fast-growing, innovative company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable disinfection technology.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA/QC Manager to lead our Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs. The ideal candidate will ensure that our UV-C LED disinfection products and manufacturing processes consistently meet the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and customer expectations. This role is critical to maintaining our ISO 9001:2015 certification and supporting certifications for NSF, EPA, and other global standards in a high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable standards
- Oversee all QA/QC activities across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and product release for water, air, and surface disinfection systems
- Participate in internal and external audits, including customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party certification audits (NSF, EPA, etc.)
- Manage the quality control team, including inspection, testing, and documentation processes for incoming materials, in-process, and finished goods
- Drive root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and non-conformances
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements relevant to UV disinfection and manufacturing
- Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Production, and Supply Chain teams to integrate quality into product development and manufacturing processes (Design for Quality)
- Monitor key quality metrics (KPI’s) and report on quality performance to senior leadership
- Oversee supplier quality management, including qualification, audits, and performance monitoring
- Support validation and verification activities for new products and processes
- Maintain accurate quality records, batch documentation, and traceability systems
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 3+ years of progressive QA/QC experience in manufacturing, preferably in medical devices, water treatment, environmental technology, electronics, or regulated consumer products
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, with experience in NSF, EPA, or similar regulatory standards highly desirable
- Experience managing quality teams and leading cross-functional projects
- Expertise in quality tools and methodologies: Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, SPC, CAPA, 8D, PPAP, etc
- Familiarity with UV technology, optics, electronics, or fluid systems is a strong advantage
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software (e.g., ERP, QMS systems)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global impact in clean water and sustainable disinfection
- Collaborative, innovative work environment with growth opportunities
- Modern facilities in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area
AquiSense Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
