Quality Manager

Career Crunch; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 company**

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary supplemental insurance

Job summary

Career Crunch seeks a Quality Manager in Fitchburg, MA to lead quality operations for a manufacturing firm producing custom-engineered electromechanical products. The role requires overseeing QMS, internal and supplier corrective actions, and PPAP documentation to ensure device and process quality.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues, drive improvements, and maintain quality records using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Oversee QMS and ensure ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance.
• Lead quality team to meet objectives and goals.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QMS, ensure ISO 9001, AS9100 compliance and customer requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Quality and Inspection Team.
• Develop and implement PFMEAs and Process Control Plans.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

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