Quality Manager

Michael Page; Templeton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control across manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations. This hands-on leadership role ensures product quality, regulatory compliance, weld integrity, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Responsibilities include directing NDT activities, dimensional inspections, interpreting standards, managing corrective actions, and developing the QMS.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• Minimum 7 years of quality experience in manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or related industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience managing weld certification programs and welder qualifications.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and QC activities across manufacturing, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Perform inspections of components, welds, and assemblies using drawings and standards.
• Oversee NDT methods including visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and ultrasonic testing.
• Conduct dimensional inspections with precision measurement tools.
• Interpret and apply industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage non-conforming materials, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Develop and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee welder qualification, certification, and performance testing programs.
• Review welding procedures and qualification records for compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Project Management to resolve quality concerns.

Skills

CWI AWS

Quality leadership

NDT experience

Welding codes/standards

Dimensional inspection

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Welding Engineering

Job description

The Quality Manager will lead quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, weld integrity, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established manufacturer serving critical infrastructure and industrial markets through highly engineered products and solutions. The company has a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and long-term customer partnerships, offering employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Description

• Lead all quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Perform and oversee inspections of components, welds, and assemblies using engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Manage non-destructive testing activities including visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and ultrasonic testing methods.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment and tools.
• Interpret and apply industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage non-conforming materials, corrective actions, root cause investigations, and quality documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee welder qualification, certification, and performance testing programmes.
• Review and approve welding procedures and qualification records while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Project Management teams to resolve quality concerns and improve operational processes.
• Track and analyse quality metrics while leading initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and waste.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to quality personnel, welders, and manufacturing teams.

Profile

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Minimum 7 years of quality experience within manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience managing weld certification programmes and welder qualifications.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and technical specifications.
• Experience working with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within heavy manufacturing, structural fabrication, industrial equipment, or related environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead quality strategy and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Highly visible position with significant influence across operations and engineering.
• Hands‑on leadership role combining technical expertise with people management.
• Ability to drive meaningful improvements in quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Join a stable, specialised manufacturer with strong growth potential and long‑term career opportunities.

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