Quality Manager

Top Workforce Solutions, LLC; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality programs in a manufacturing environment. You will manage teams and ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met, driving improvements across processes and suppliers.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001 and AS9100, Lean and Six Sigma methods, and close collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering to deliver robust quality results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Travel up to 25%.
• U.S. Person requirements for ITAR/export-control regulations.
• Six Sigma certification, PCB/SMT experience, reliability and risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Oversee Quality Management Systems and maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance.
• Drive problem-solving using 8D, CAPA, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support supplier and customer quality activities, including audits and corrective actions.
• Participate in NPI, FMEA, risk assessments, and quality planning.
• Monitor quality metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support internal audits, MRB activities, and manufacturing quality programs.
• Promote quality awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Skills

Quality engineering

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Oracle

Microsoft AX

Agile

Job description

Top Workforce Solutions is recruiting an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality programs and teams within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for maintaining strong quality standards, developing team members, improving processes, and ensuring customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Oversee Quality Management Systems and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Drive problem-solving efforts using 8D, CAPA, root cause analysis, and corrective action methods.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support supplier and customer quality activities, including audits and corrective actions.
• Participate in NPI, FMEA, risk assessments, and quality planning.
• Monitor quality metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support internal audits, MRB activities, and manufacturing quality programs.
• Promote quality awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Person requirements for ITAR/export-control regulations.

Preferred: Six Sigma certification, PCB/SMT manufacturing experience, reliability and risk management, Minitab, and experience with Oracle, Microsoft AX, or Agile.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Top Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.