Quality Manager - Aerospace - Jaffrey, NH

Michael Page; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Quality Manager to lead QA/QC across a manufacturing operation serving highly regulated industries. You will drive compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve world-class quality performance.

The role requires leadership of audits, RCCA, FMEA, SPC, and Lean Six Sigma activities, with strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO quality standards and ERP/QMS systems.

Qualifications

• Lead the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.
• Experience leading audits and corrective actions in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in GD&T and quality tools like RCCA, FMEA, SPC, APQP, Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead QMS maintenance and ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.
• Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits and timely corrective actions.
• Oversee nonconformance investigations, MRB activities, and root-cause actions.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to quality inspectors and technicians.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma and other quality improvement programs.
• Ensure quality documentation, inspection records, and product traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and corrective actions.
• Develop and present quality metrics and KPI reporting to leadership.

Skills

QMS Leadership

Audits & Compliance

Six Sigma

Mfg Quality Tools

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control activities within a manufacturing operation supporting highly regulated industries. This position will drive compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve world-class quality performance.

Our client is a long-standing industry leader known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a commitment to manufacturing precision products that serve critical end markets. With a strong focus on employee development, operational excellence, and quality, the organization offers a stable environment with meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Description

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.
• Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits while ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Oversee nonconformance investigations, MRB activities, and root cause corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to quality inspectors and technicians across all stages of production.
• Champion continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and other quality methodologies.
• Ensure accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and complete product traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and improve performance.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier evaluations and corrective action management.
• Develop and present quality metrics and KPI reporting to leadership, driving data-based decision making.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated quality leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), ISO 9001, NADCAP, and related quality standards.
• Experience leading audits and working with regulatory requirements such as FAA and EASA.
• Expertise in GD&T and advanced quality tools including RCCA, FMEA, SPC, APQP, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience utilizing ERP and Quality Management software systems.
• Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Job Offer

• Join a well-established manufacturer with a reputation for quality and innovation.
• Play a critical leadership role with direct influence on operational and business performance.
• Lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives in a highly technical environment.
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including healthcare, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values employee development, safety, and long-term career.
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.