Quality Systems Specialist - Manufacturing - Shirley, MA

Ayer, Massachusetts Permanent USD80,000 - USD83,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads and governs a site-wide Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with ISO standards and regulatory expectations. You'll own internal audits, drive continuous improvement, and serve as the on-site expert for quality systems and audit readiness.
  • Lead ISO audits & shape QMS strategy at a global manufacturer
  • High-impact role with growth, autonomy, and cross-site influence

About Our Client

Our client is a global, publicly traded industrial engineering organization with a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability. They operate across multiple critical industries and are known for investing in employee growth, inclusion, and long-term career development.

Job Description

  • Ensure the site QMS remains compliant with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies
  • Manage QMS documentation, maintaining structure, accuracy, and version control
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align procedures with real-world operations and compliance needs
  • Develop and maintain quality manuals, process maps, and system frameworks
  • Own and execute the internal audit program, ensuring full annual coverage
  • Plan and perform system, process, and regulatory audits across departments
  • Evaluate audit evidence, identify nonconformities, and deliver detailed reports
  • Drive corrective action processes through to effective resolution
  • Train and mentor internal auditors as the program evolves
  • Conduct gap analyses and lead certification readiness efforts
  • Oversee key QMS elements (CAPA, training, supplier quality, risk, validation, etc.)
  • Support management reviews through performance metrics and compliance reporting
  • Partner with Quality Control to investigate system-level issues and root causes
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives driven by audit findings and risk assessments
  • Deliver training on QMS processes, documentation practices, and audit readiness
  • Act as the site expert on ISO interpretation and quality system best practices
  • Supervise document control and training coordination resources

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.

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

  • Experience within quality systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in ISO-compliant QMS implementation, maintenance, or auditing
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field
  • Formal internal or lead auditor certification/training
  • Deep knowledge of QMS elements (CAPA, document control, risk, supplier quality, etc.)
  • Excellent written and technical documentation skills
  • Ability to interpret regulations and translate into practical procedures
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
  • Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively
  • Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional initiatives

What's on Offer

  • Visible, high-impact role with ownership of site-wide quality systems
  • Strong career growth within a global, well-backed organization
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure
  • Competitive salary plus robust benefits (401k, parental leave, PTO)
  • Opportunity to lead audits and shape compliance strategy
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7036018

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ayer
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-062026-7036018