Quality Manager - ISO 9001 Leader (Manufacturing)

Rhodes Wolfe; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with Match

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Rhodes Wolfe in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Quality Manager to own the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance across the manufacturing operation.

Ideal candidates bring ISO 9001 experience, leadership, and a proven track record in CAPA and cost-quality improvements, with strong cross-functional collaboration.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Management experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain QMS in compliance with ISO 9001 and other regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and lead audits (internal, customer, third-party); ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and conduct root cause analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, other quality methodologies.
• Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, records, and other QMS documentation.
• Monitor and report quality performance, trends, and compliance metrics.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop quality inspectors and technicians.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and support product changes.
• Develop/deliver quality standards, inspection techniques, and regulatory requirements trainings.
• Maintain accurate employee training and qualification records.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, approvals, and corrective actions.
• Support first article inspections (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Monitor/reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ), including scrap, rework, warranty claims, returns.
• Partner with Finance /Operations to evaluate financial impact, identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

CAPA/root cause analysis

Leadership/Management

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Job description

Rhodes Wolfe in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Quality Manager to own the QMS, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance across the manufacturing operation.

Ideal candidates bring ISO 9001 experience, leadership, and a proven track record in CAPA and cost-quality improvements, with strong cross-functional collaboration.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, profit sharing, and strong benefits.