Quality Engineering Manager

Vantage Consulting; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health and dental coverage

Job summary

A global leader in precision electro-analytical instrumentation is seeking a Quality/Hardware Test Manager in Woonsocket, RI. The ideal candidate will guide a small engineering team, ensuring product quality and compliance with ISO9001 standards. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary and a supportive, family-run business culture. Join us in ensuring the reliability of critical products used worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with ISO9001 and quality standards.
• Proven track record in hardware reliability/product testing.
• Background in QC/QA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a small hardware test team.
• Manage multiple testing projects, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Perform hands-on hardware testing, focusing on performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and EMC standards.
• Develop and improve quality processes for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of testing activities.

Skills

ISO9001 and quality standards

Hardware reliability/product testing

Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA)

Experience with consumer products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Overview

My client is a global leader in precision electro-analytical instrumentation, serving industries such as food & beverage, aquaculture, and hydroponics. Since its founding, the business has grown from humble beginnings into a worldwide organization with operations in 34 countries and a portfolio of more than 3,000 products.

Privately owned and family-run, my client maintains a collaborative and agile culture, free from corporate red tape. All design, manufacturing, and testing are carried out in-house, enabling rapid innovation and close collaboration between R&D and leadership.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

The Role: Quality/Hardware Test Manager

We are seeking a hands-on engineering leader to guide a small team of engineers. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibility, ensuring that my client’s products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and reliability.

Why Join?

• Play a key role in ensuring the reliability and quality of products used in critical industries worldwide.


• Join a close-knit, family-run business with global reach but a local, team-first mentality.


• Contribute to projects where ideas move quickly from development to execution.


• 100% company-paid health and dental coverage (including deductible)

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a small hardware test team, fostering accountability and professional growth.


• Manage multiple testing projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.


• Perform hands-on hardware testing, with a focus on performance and reliability.


• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, EMC standards, and other regulatory requirements.


• Develop and improve quality processes to close gaps and drive continuous improvement.


• Maintain accurate documentation to ensure full traceability of testing and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with ISO9001 and quality standards


• Proven track record in hardware reliability/product testing


• Background in QC/QA


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related)


• Experience with consumer products (e.g., handheld devices, medical devices, baby monitors)


• Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island (100% on-site)


• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm EDT


• Start Date: ASAP

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Management

Industries

• Engineering Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment

Apply now to join a global leader where your expertise will directly influence the quality of innovative products trusted worldwide.