Quality Manager - CNC Manufacturing

Staffworks Group; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, full-time opportunity

Impactful leadership role

Competitive hourly pay

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A manufacturing Services Company is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a CNC machining environment. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing Quality Control Inspectors, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should have prior leadership experience, strong knowledge of quality systems, and excellent organizational skills. This opportunity offers competitive pay with long-term growth potential.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience leading audits, corrective actions, and quality initiatives.
• Background in CNC machining or manufacturing environments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control Inspectors and quality personnel.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Prepare for and lead internal, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Prepare for and lead internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Manage calibration programs for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Serve as the quality liaison between production, engineering, and leadership.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process changes.
• Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership in Quality Control or Assurance

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Staffworks Group is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations within a CNC machining and manufacturing environment. This role oversees the Quality Control Inspection team and owns compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100, while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone comfortable on the floor, in audits, and partnering with production and engineering.

What You’ll Do

Quality Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control Inspectors and quality personnel
• Assign inspection priorities for in-process and final inspections
• Review inspection results and support disposition of nonconforming material
• Conduct performance reviews and support team skill development

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards
• Prepare for and lead internal, customer, and third‑party audits
• Manage calibration programs for inspection and measurement equipment
• Ensure documentation, records, and inspection data are audit‑ready

Manufacturing & Cross‑Functional Support

• Serve as the quality liaison between production, engineering, and leadership
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process changes
• Communicate quality metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100
• Experience leading audits, corrective actions, and quality initiatives
• Background in CNC machining or manufacturing environments
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred

• Aerospace or precision manufacturing experience
• GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection methodology knowledge
• Experience supporting NPI and process optimization

Why Join Staffworks Group

• Stable, full‑time opportunity in a manufacturing‑focused environment
• Visible leadership role with impact on operations and quality outcomes
• Competitive hourly pay and long‑term growth potential

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