Quality Manager

HireReady Partners; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan with companyon

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary supplemental insurance

Job summary

HireReady Partners seeks a Quality Manager to lead quality operations for a manufacturing company in Fitchburg, MA. You will oversee the QMS, manage the quality and inspection team, and drive continuous improvement on electromechanical products.

The role requires strong experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP, CAPA, calibration programs, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to meet stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

• Oversee and maintain the QMS in line with ISO 9001, AS9100 and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor and manage the Quality and Inspection Team to meet quality objectives.
• Develop and implement Process Control Plans and PFMEAs.
• Manage internal and supplier corrective actions (CARs/SCARs) and root cause investigations.
• Oversee incoming and first article inspections and PPAP documentation.
• Maintain calibration programs and accurate inspection/quality records.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and documentation for new products/orders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma and other quality methodologies.
• Coordinate quality-related projects ensuring customer requirements and deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring ISO 9001, AS9100 and customer requirements are met.
• Lead the Quality and Inspection Team to achieve quality objectives and operational goals.
• Develop and implement Process Control Plans and PFMEAs to drive quality improvements.
• Manage CARs/SCARs, nonconformances, root cause investigations and failure analyses.
• Oversee incoming/first article inspections and preparation of PPAP documents.
• Maintain calibration programs and accurate quality records for compliance.
• Review drawings, specs, and documentation for new products and orders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and implement CAPA measures.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma-based continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Skills

ISO 9001

AS9100

QMS

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Our client is an established manufacturer of custom-engineered human-machine interface (HMI) products, including membrane switches, rubber keypads, and electro-mechanical assemblies for a variety of industries.

We are seeking a Quality Manager for a manufacturing company in Fitchburg, MA. This role will lead quality operations for a company specializing in custom-engineered electromechanical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Quality and Inspection Team to meet quality objectives and operational goals.
• Develop and implement Process Control Plans, PFMEAs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage internal and supplier corrective actions (CARs/SCARs), nonconformances, root cause investigations, and failure analysis.
• Oversee incoming inspections, first article inspections, and preparation of PPAP documentation.
• Manage equipment calibration programs and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for new products and orders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
• Coordinate quality-related engineering projects and ensure customer requirements and deadlines are met.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options

Skills: assemblies,documentation,customer,as9100,calibration,continuous improvement,manufacturing,customer requirements,insurance