Quality Manager

Orange, Massachusetts Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control efforts across manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations. This individual will drive compliance, oversee quality systems, manage inspection activities, and partner with leadership to improve product quality, reduce defects, and optimize operational performance.
  • Lead quality strategy and make an immediate operational impact
  • Chance to join a growing company with expected headcount to grow 200%

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for delivering engineered products that support critical infrastructure projects. They offer a collaborative environment where quality, craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the core of the organization's success.

Job Description

  • Lead all quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and assembly operations.
  • Perform and oversee inspections of components, weldments, and finished assemblies utilizing engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable industry standards.
  • Manage nondestructive testing activities, including visual, magnetic particle, penetrant, and ultrasonic inspections.
  • Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment to ensure product conformity.
  • Interpret and apply AWS, AWWA, ASME, ISO, and other applicable quality and welding standards.
  • Drive corrective actions, root cause investigations, and resolution of nonconforming materials and processes.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the organization's Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Oversee welder qualification programs, certifications, and compliance with welding procedures and standards.
  • Review and approve welding documentation, including WPSs, PQRs, and WPQs.
  • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Project Management teams to resolve quality challenges and implement process improvements.
  • Monitor quality performance metrics and lead initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rework, scrap, and waste.
  • Provide mentoring, training, and technical guidance to quality personnel, welders, and manufacturing teams.



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

  • Proficiency in quality management systems and related tools.AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
  • 7+ years of quality experience within manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or related industrial environments.
  • Strong understanding of AWS D1.1, AWWA standards, welding codes, and quality compliance requirements.
  • Experience administering welding certification programs and welder qualification testing.
  • Proficiency interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
  • Hands-on experience with NDT methods, inspection processes, and quality management systems.
  • Strong leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management frameworks is highly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Welding, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent industry experience will be considered.
  • Experience within heavy manufacturing, structural fabrication, industrial equipment, or related sectors is a plus

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000
  • High-visibility leadership position with direct influence on operational success.
  • Opportunity to own and improve a company's quality systems and processes.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Join a specialized manufacturing organization known for engineering excellence.
  • Drive meaningful continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results
Contact
Kyle Perry
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7083192

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Orange
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Perry
Job Reference
JN-082026-7083192
 

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