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Department OverviewGlobal Field and Product Qualtiy
Job Description
Motorola Solutions (MSI) is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to support our Systems Staging and ASTRO Upgrade Operations organizations. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, reliability, compliance, and capability of our staged system and system upgrade processes.
Scope of RoleStrategy: Define and execute a quality strategy across the staging and upgrade lifecycle, from initial system configuration to field deployment.
Operations: Drive systemic improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) related to system reliability and on time delivery.
Collaboration: Partner with Product Development (HW/SW), Manufacturing, and Customer Service to ensure end-to-end quality and seamless system transitions.
Process Quality: Enforcement of staging processes and verifying process capability. Ensure design excellence principles are executed to guarantee high yield and minimize field failures.
Lifecycle Performance: Ensure downstream impact from staged system deployments and ASTRO upgrades are analyzed and translated into applicable product and process improvements.
Compliance & Governance: Manage internal audit programs to ensure all operations adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001 standards, and regulatory requirements.
Issue Resolution: Lead root cause analysis and execute corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues identified during staging or field upgrades.
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of operational excellence using data analysis and quality tools to eliminate waste and improve system capability.
Technical Expertise: Strong technical background with mandatory expertise in DFMEA, DOE, and Quality Tools (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, CAPA).
Data Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as EazyBI and Tableau, as well as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality (CMQ), or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor preferred.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to define strategic roadmaps, drive organizational change, and present complex technical strategies to leadership.
Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• At least 4+ years of experience in either product development or manufacturing.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Motorola Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Located in the West Loop, one block from Ogilvie Train Station and Union Train Station. The office is also close to multiple CTA stops.
Motorola Solutions Elgin, Illinois, USA Office
2540 Galvin Dr, Elgin, IL, United States, 60124
Motorola Solutions Schaumburg, Illinois, USA Office
1303 E Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL, United States, 60196
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