Quality Assurance Manager
cybercodersWoburn, MA
$135-150k
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Quality Manager Based in Woburn, MA, we are an industry leader manufacturing highly engineered electro-mechanical products for customers operating in regulated and technology-driven industries. We're seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality-related activities for a precision manufacturing operation serving highly regulated markets. This role will oversee the Quality Management System, supplier quality, audits, compliance initiatives, quality engineering activities, and continuous improvement efforts while partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements
- Manage quality assurance, quality control, inspection, and compliance activities throughout the manufacturing process
- Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection operations
- Lead internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits while ensuring timely closure of audit findings
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns, corrective actions, and quality-related escalations
- Develop and manage supplier quality programs, supplier performance metrics, audits, and corrective action activities
- Lead root cause investigations utilizing 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, CAPA, PFMEA, and related quality methodologies
- Monitor and improve key quality metrics including scrap, first-pass yield, non-conformances, customer complaints, returns, and PPM performance
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams during new product introduction and process validation activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, process capability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction
- Develop and deliver quality training programs across the organization
- Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and quality team members
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline 8+ years of progressive quality experience within a manufacturing environment 4+ years of experience supporting or managing AS9100 certification and audit activities
- Experience managing quality systems in precision manufacturing environments
- Experience leading quality teams, audits, customer quality initiatives, and supplier quality programs
- Strong knowledge of quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement
- Experience supporting machining, fabrication, assembly, aerospace, defense, electro-mechanical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with quality systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
Benefits:
Base Salary Between $135-150k + Bonus Potential Excellent Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement Savings Options, etc.)Flexible Vacation/Paid Time OffWork/Life Balance
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Level
Manager L7
Salary
$135-150k
Location
Woburn, MA
Occupation
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Industry
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Posted
11 days ago