Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Watertown, MA

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401(k) with Profit Sharing, Flexible Work Schedule, Company-Paid Health Plan Deductible, Doctor Visit Co-Pay Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits

Job Summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established company in the precision manufacturing and medical technology supply space to help them hire a Quality Manager.

Our client is seeking an experienced quality leader to oversee inspection operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the production of high-precision machined components used in critical applications. This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on quality, innovation, and long-term employee success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality inspectors while serving as the primary quality resource for manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process control, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and departmental leaders to resolve quality concerns and maintain compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage inspection procedures, quality documentation, and related process improvements.
• Oversee calibration programs, measurement systems, and inspection equipment requirements.
• Support the development and execution of inspection plans, including CMM programming and inspection strategy.
• Serve as a customer-facing quality representative for issue resolution and quality-related communications.

Qualifications and Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 12+ years of manufacturing experience within a quality-focused environment.
• Previous experience working in ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 certified organizations preferred.
• 2+ years of machine shop or precision machining experience required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Experience with CMM programming and operation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, vision systems, measuring microscopes, indicators, and CMMs.
• Familiarity with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Company-paid health plan deductible
• Doctor visit co-pay reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance
• Paid time off and additional employee benefits

Pay Details: $115,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year
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