Quality Manager: Welding & Manufacturing Excellence

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

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.