Quality Manager – Manufacturing & ISO Compliance

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STD & LTD

Medical Insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The role oversees the QMS, leads quality and inspection staff, and coordinates audits, CAPA, and supplier quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, managing calibration programs, and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure product quality and

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal and external quality audits.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience with people management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications.
• Experience with PFMEA, PPAP, CAPA, root cause analysis and supplier quality.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality and inspection team members.
• Manage calibration programs and maintain inspection and quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing quality tools and methodologies.
• Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI), production quality reviews, and required quality documentation.
• Support quality-related projects while ensuring customer expectations and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Manage internal and supplier corrective actions, nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit management

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

QMS software

Calibration software

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Managerto lead quality operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

This position will oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), lead quality and inspection personnel, manage audits and corrective actions, and partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure consistent product quality and operational excellence.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality and inspection team members.
• Manage calibration programs and maintain inspection and quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing quality tools and methodologies.
• Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI), production quality reviews, and required quality documentation.
• Support quality-related projects while ensuring customer expectations and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Manage internal and supplier corrective actions, nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues and improve product performance.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Experience leading internal and external quality audits.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing or supporting a Quality Management System (QMS)
• 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience with direct people management responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Experience with: PFMEA, PPAP, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis and Supplier Quality Processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with supplier quality and supplier development programs.
• Experience within electronics, electromechanical, aerospace, automotive, medical device, or industrial manufacturing environments.

Benefits & Perks:

• STD and LTD
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Career growth and professional development opportunities