Quality Manager

Asahi/America; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 108,255 - 149,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Manager in Massachusetts to oversee quality initiatives and ensure compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, including leadership roles. Responsibilities include leading the QMS, overseeing audits, and championing process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to quality innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the QMS to meet ISO standards.
• Oversee audits and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Champion process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and develop quality team members.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain to solve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

What’s The Job?

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead our quality initiatives and drive operational excellence. In this role, you’ll oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. You’ll work across departments and with external partners to strengthen processes, reduce costs, and maintain our reputation for reliability and innovation.

What You’ll Do.

• Lead and enhance the QMS to meet ISO standards.
• Oversee audits and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Champion process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and develop quality team members.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain to solve issues and improve performance.
• Drive cost savings by reducing waste, defects, and rework.

What You’ll Bring.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including 2+ in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here.

Join a company where quality isn’t just a standard — it’s our reputation. At Asahi/America, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Quality products. Trusted partnerships. Proven success. That’s Asahi/America.

Compensation Transparency

Salary Range: $108,255.00 – $149,700.00 per year.

The pay range shown represents what we expect to offer in good faith for this role at the time of posting. The final offer will depend on several factors—such as education, experience, certifications, skills, performance, shift, location, and business needs. We review our ranges regularly to ensure fairness and market competitiveness.

Asahi/America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.