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Quality Manager - Manufacturing - Athol, MA

Orange, Massachusetts Permanent USD110,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations. This hands-on leadership role will oversee compliance, inspections, corrective actions, quality systems, and continuous improvement efforts while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional product quality.
  • Lead quality excellence in a highly specialized manufacturing environment
  • Own quality strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a respected manufacturer known for producing highly engineered products that support critical infrastructure projects. They offer a collaborative environment where quality, craftsmanship, and operational excellence are core to their long-term success.

Job Description

  • Lead all quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing operations.
  • Oversee inspections of fabricated components, weldments, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
  • Manage non-destructive testing processes and dimensional inspection activities.
  • Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality procedures.
  • Manage welder qualifications, certifications, and welding documentation requirements.
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce defects.

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

  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
  • 7+ years of quality experience within manufacturing, fabrication, or welding environments.
  • Strong knowledge of welding codes, standards, and inspection requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with non-destructive testing methods and quality management systems.
  • Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • ISO 9001 and continuous improvement experience preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the quality function.
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on operational performance.
  • Strong mix of technical leadership and strategic responsibility.
  • Collaborative culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.
  • Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities.



Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081717

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Orange
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081717
 

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