Senior Quality Manager - Precision Manufacturing

Adecco; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment partners with a precision manufacturing company to hire a Quality Manager for on-site Watertown, MA. You will oversee inspection operations, drive continuous improvement, and support production of high‑precision components used in critical applications.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of manufacturing quality experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, ISO 9001/13485 familiarity, and hands‑on proficiency with CMMs and SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent industry experience.
• 12+ years of manufacturing experience in a quality-focused environment.
• Previous experience in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 certified organizations preferred.
• 2+ years of machine shop or precision machining experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience with CMM programming and operation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, vision systems, measuring microscopes, indicators, and CMMs.
• Familiarity with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality inspectors while serving as the primary quality resource for manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process control, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and departmental leaders to resolve quality concerns and maintain compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage inspection procedures, quality documentation, and related process improvements.
• Oversee calibration programs, measurement systems, and inspection equipment requirements.
• Support the development and execution of inspection plans, including CMM programming and inspection strategy.
• Serve as a customer-facing quality representative for issue resolution and quality-related communications.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality mindset

Communication

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CMM programming

Minitab

SPC software

Excel

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment partners with a precision manufacturing company to hire a Quality Manager for on-site Watertown, MA. You will oversee inspection operations, drive continuous improvement, and support production of high‑precision components used in critical applications.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of manufacturing quality experience, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, ISO 9001/13485 familiarity, and hands‑on proficiency with CMMs and SPC.