Quality Program Lead - ISO-9001 & QMS Excellence

Nova Instruments; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Instruments in Nashua, NH is seeking a Quality Program Manager to implement and maintain the Quality Management System across select subsidiaries. You will lead the quality function, oversee inspections and testing, and ensure products, services, and processes meet industry, legal, and company standards.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will partner with Finance, Sales, Engineering, and Operations to align quality priorities with plant and business objectives, and you will maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Logistics Management, Quality Management, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in developing and maintaining a QMS.
• Ability to investigate root causes of non-conformances.
• Excellent communication in reports and meetings.
• Knowledge of instrumentation manufacturing and assembly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines while upholding quality standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities across the plant with daily guidance.
• Inspect, test, and evaluate products and equipment to meet standards.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions for customer concerns.
• Develop and monitor quality KPIs and report results.
• Train staff on the QMS and nonconforming results procedures.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement and corrective action processes.
• Support audits and act as primary contact for ISO-9001 inspectors.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Quality management

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Quality)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nova Instruments in Nashua, NH is seeking a Quality Program Manager to implement and maintain the Quality Management System across select subsidiaries. You will lead the quality function, oversee inspections and testing, and ensure products, services, and processes meet industry, legal, and company standards.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will partner with Finance, Sales, Engineering, and Operations to align quality priorities with plant and business objectives, and you will maintain