Quality Assurance Manager

Middleton, Massachusetts Permanent USD108,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, inspection teams, and compliance initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment. This role will oversee AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, drive continuous improvement efforts, and ensure products meet the highest quality and safety standards.
  • Lead quality excellence in a critical aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Drive AS9100 compliance while shaping company-wide quality strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. They offer a collaborative culture where employees have a direct impact on business success while enjoying opportunities for growth, advancement, and long-term career development.

Job Description

  • Lead, maintain, and enhance the company's quality management system and quality assurance programs.
  • Manage quality inspectors, quality engineers, and document control processes.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
  • Review certifications, quality records, and shipping documentation to verify customer and regulatory compliance.
  • Plan and lead internal audits while supporting customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
  • Oversee calibration programs for inspection and measurement equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions to reduce defects and improve quality performance.
  • Evaluate supplier quality metrics and monitor incoming material quality.
  • Analyze quality performance data and present findings to executive leadership.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production, and product development teams to resolve quality issues and establish quality standards.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5-8 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
  • Experience maintaining and improving ISO 9001 compliance programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise conducting internal, supplier, and customer audits.
  • Strong understanding of machining, metal manufacturing, or industrial production processes.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T specifications, and quality requirements.
  • Experience with calibration and maintenance of inspection and measurement equipment.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems, quality reporting tools, and data analysis methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, mentor employees, and drive accountability.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $108,000 to $125,000 per year.
  • Join a company with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence.
  • Work in a highly visible leadership role with significant influence on company performance.
  • Receive outstanding benefits, including a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
  • Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports professional growth and advancement.
  • Be part of a collaborative culture that values employee development, innovation, and continuous improvement.



Benefits

  • Weekly payroll
  • 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee referral program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career growth and advancement opportunitie



Contact
Kyle Perry
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117713

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Middleton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Perry
Job Reference
JN-102026-7117713
 

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