Quality Manager - Aerospace & Composites - Canton, MA

Stoughton, Massachusetts Permanent USD120,000 - USD137,000 per year View Job Description
The Quality Manager, aerospace and defense manufacturing, will lead the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's quality program, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 across all departments. They will manage a team of quality control technicians and oversee company-wide quality policies, processes, and corrective actions to meet internal and customer-defined standards at our Canton, MA location.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage with lower premiums
  • Fast-growing, well-established company with a track record of innovation

About Our Client

My client is a rapidly growing technology company specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-performance composite materials for demanding applications. They serve a diverse range of industries, with a strong focus on defense, submersible systems, material handling, and industrial solutions. Their expertise lies in developing advanced non-metallic components that meet stringent performance requirements, making them a trusted partner for major customers, including key defense programs.

With a history spanning over a century, my client has evolved from traditional materials manufacturing into a full-service engineering and production organization. Their in-house capabilities include design, rapid prototyping, and advanced fabrication, allowing them to develop highly specialized solutions tailored to mission-critical applications. They have built a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and cost-effective composite-based solutions that enhance performance in extreme environments.

As an ISO 9001:2015-certified company, they maintain rigorous quality standards across design and manufacturing operations. Their facilities include specialized machining and fabrication centers that support rapid development and testing, ensuring precise, high-quality production. Through strategic acquisitions, they have expanded their portfolio to include syntactic foams for subsea buoyancy, thermal management solutions for thermoformed packaging, and elastomeric components for naval applications. With a focus on continued growth and innovation, my client remains a leader in engineered composite solutions, supporting critical industries with cutting-edge materials and manufacturing expertise.

Job Description

  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the QA program, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 across all departments.
  • Develop and enforce inspection, testing, and evaluation standards, including hazard analyses and critical control measures.
  • Collaborate with operations and engineering to align systems, processes, and procedures with customer quality and delivery expectations.
  • Prepare quality documentation and reports using statistical process control methods.
  • Conduct audits, investigate customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of quality staff.
  • Establish and maintain records retention and document control processes.
  • Monitor and manage quality-related financial objectives, including budgeting and cost analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with government and industry quality control standards.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to embed a culture of quality ownership across the organization.
  • Oversee in-process quality checks, final part releases, and data analysis for compliance.
  • Schedule and coordinate quality staff to meet production and inspection requirements.
  • Be onsite at our Canton, MA facility



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 required, preferably in engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a design and production environment, focusing on quality evaluation and control.
  • Previous aerospace and defense manufacturing experience highly preferred.
  • Previous experience in a quality manager role preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills using 8D methodology and familiarity with AIAG requirements (PPAP, PFMEA, APQP, SPC, MSA).
  • Proven experience with ISO 9001 quality standards and internal auditing (ISO Internal Auditor certification preferred).
  • Experience with lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Knowledge of government or military contract requirements, including source inspection.
  • Hands-on experience with Instron-type testing equipment is highly desirable.
  • Ability to develop and implement quality procedures, corrective actions, and process controls.
  • Strong data analysis skills for statistical process control and quality reporting.
  • Leadership experience, including training and mentoring teams in quality initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.
  • Local to Canton, MA

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package with strong growth opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage with lower-than-average premiums.
  • Outstanding 401K match to support long-term financial security.
  • Supportive management team fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced composite materials for critical defense and industrial applications.
  • Fast-growing, well-established company with a track record of innovation and success.
Contact
Jenny Ly
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715122

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Stoughton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jenny Ly
Job Reference
JN-042025-6715122