Quality & EHS Manager

Novanta Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits

Financial benefits

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Quality & EHS Manager to ensure compliance with ISO and FDA regulations. This role involves leading a team of quality and safety professionals, overseeing quality control processes, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in quality roles with leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $165,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits to improve your quality of life.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quality and EHS roles within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of ISO standards and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Assurance and EHS professionals across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Oversee incoming material inspection and quality control.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, EHS, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission‑critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia‑Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

As Manager, Quality & EHS, you will lead a team of quality and safety professionals across manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO standards (9001, 13485, 14001, 45001), driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and safety. This role requires strategic oversight of quality systems, EHS programs, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet production goals and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Assurance and EHS professionals across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Oversee incoming material inspection, in‑process quality control, and final product release to ensure adherence to specifications and regulatory standards.
• Manage site‑wide EHS programs including hazard identification, risk mitigation, incident investigation, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality and safety issues, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits (ISO and customer) and ensure audit readiness across all manufacturing areas.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality and EHS, and report trends to senior leadership.
• Champion Novanta Growth System initiatives to reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and occupational health standards, including chemical handling, PPE usage, and emergency response protocols.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by establishing quality plans, validation protocols, and risk assessments.

General Tasks

• Maintain strict compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Implement and sustain systems aligned with ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and deliver job‑specific safety training.
• Promote environmentally responsible and safe working conditions, including prevention of workplace injuries and environmental incidents.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, EHS, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in quality and EHS roles within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Deep understanding of ISO standards, FDA regulations, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 10%

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk on the production floor for extended periods

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary for this role will range from 120,120 to 192,170 annually based on full‑time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
• Certain roles may be eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation and/or long‑term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability,