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Quality Manager

Lisbon, Connecticut Permanent USD120,000 - USD155,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads the full site Quality function, with responsibility for customer satisfaction, quality systems, people leadership, and continuous improvement. You'll partner cross‑functionally to solve complex problems, strengthen processes, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards.
  • Own the quality agenda for a high‑impact manufacturing
  • Lead, influence, and drive real change

About Our Client

Our client is a globally established, innovation‑driven manufacturer operating in a fast‑paced, engineered products environment. They are known for investing in their people, fostering collaboration, and continuously improving how they design, manufacture, and deliver high‑quality solutions.

Job Description

  • Lead and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS) to align with business goals and operational excellence.
  • Own nonconformances, CAPA, and root cause analysis, ensuring issues are resolved and prevented long‑term.
  • Establish, track, and analyze quality KPIs, using data to drive decision‑making and improvement.
  • Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, managing audits, issue resolution, and ongoing relationships.
  • Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third‑party audits, ensuring readiness and strong follow‑up.
  • Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
  • Partner closely with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, reduce variation, and eliminate waste.
  • Drive supplier quality improvements in collaboration with Supply Chain and Purchasing.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team while building a strong, site‑wide quality culture.



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 or a related technical field (ABET‑accredited preferred).
  • 6-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO‑based quality systems and quality audits.
  • Proven experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, and structured problem‑solving tools (8D, DMAIC, PDCA).
  • Experience applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in real‑world manufacturing settings.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation across mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, or related disciplines.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead quality strategy, not just maintain systems.
  • Strong visibility and influence across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and professional development.
  • Collaborative, inclusive culture with a clear focus on excellence.
  • Global organization with long‑term stability and career growth opportunities.
Contact
Bridget Petti
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7004925

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Lisbon
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bridget Petti
Job Reference
JN-042026-7004925