Sr. Quality Manager - MedDev/Life Sciences - Ayer, MA

Ayer, Massachusetts Permanent USD150,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Quality Manager role sits on the leadership team, driving site-wide quality strategy, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll lead QA, QC, and supplier quality teams while embedding a "right first time" culture across the organization.
  • Drive transformational quality improvements with real impact
  • Own and shape site-wide quality strategy at a leadership level

About Our Client

This organization is a growing, quality-driven business with a strong global presence and commitment to operational excellence. Known for investing in leadership and continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative environment where quality plays a central role in business success.

Job Description

  • Define and execute site quality strategy aligned with global standards and business objectives
  • Act as a key member of the leadership team, influencing quality-focused decision-making
  • Lead and develop QA, QC, and Supplier Quality teams, ensuring performance and growth
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce defects, and improve efficiency
  • Oversee compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
  • Manage supplier quality processes including qualification, auditing, and performance monitoring
  • Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective CAPA implementation
  • Ensure audit readiness and represent the business in customer and regulatory audits
  • Standardize and improve quality processes across the site and wider organization
  • Implement and track key quality KPIs to drive data-led decision-making



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, Science, or a related field
  • 5-10 years of quality leadership experience within a regulated industry
  • Strong background in ISO standards (9001, 13485) and quality systems
  • Proven experience leading audits, supplier quality, and compliance initiatives
  • Demonstrated leadership ability managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (preferred)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels
  • Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving and decision-making capability

What's on Offer

  • Lead quality strategy at a senior leadership level
  • Influence business-wide decisions and operational excellence
  • Build and develop high-performing quality teams
  • Join a company that prioritizes continuous improvement and innovation
  • Work in a collaborative environment with global exposure
Contact
Jenny Ly
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049126

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ayer
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jenny Ly
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049126