Amanda Carey

About Amanda Carey

Quality Manager with 15+ years of experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement across medical device, consumer goods, and manufacturing industries. I specialize in SCAR/CAPA administration, supplier audits, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver sustainable quality improvements.Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, experienced in ETQ Reliance and continuous improvement practices, with a track record of leading teams, resolving complex challenges, and embedding a culture of quality.Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools, I use data to track metrics, analyze KPIs, and foster clear cross-functional communication.I’m passionate about building strong supplier relationships and creating systems that not only solve problems but prevent them. Let’s connect if you value quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Internal Auditor

   QinetiQ US

   Nov 2025 — Present · Franklin, MA, US

   As the Quality Internal Auditor at QinetiQ US, I drive the integrity and continuous improvement of our ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and CMMI-certified Quality Management System (QMS). I lead internal audits across diverse business units, ensuring our processes not only meet but exceed regulatory, customer, and industry expectations.I conduct process-based audits to identify risks, uncover inefficiencies, and highlight opportunities for improvement that strengthen operational performance. Partnering closely with stakeholders, I spearhead the development and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) that elevate performance and sustain compliance.In addition to leading internal audit activities, I manage monthly eQMS health checks, maintain document control, and oversee QMS risk management to ensure system reliability and readiness. I coordinate and run external audits, supporting smooth interactions with third-party auditors and ensuring successful certification outcomes.I support executive decision-making through data-driven insights during management reviews and maintain clear, accurate audit documentation. Through cross-functional collaboration, I champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and organizational excellence.

Education

• Wheelock College

  Human Growth & Development, Elementary Education and Teaching

  1998 — 2001

• Framingham State University

  Marketing/Business;

Skills

• Shipping
• Call Center
• Leadership
• Management
• Purchasing
• Fax
• Oracle
• File Management
• Switchboard Operator
• Microsoft Excel
• Call Centers
• Project Planning
• Powerpoint
• Outlook
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Consumer Products
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Word
• Business Process Improvement