Quality Manager- Manufacturing

Quality Manager – Precision CNC Manufacturing Location: Watertown, MA Compensation: $110,000–$160,000 annually, based on experience Job Type: Full-time, on-site Our client, an established precision manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands‑on Quality Manager to lead dimensional inspection and product‑quality operations within a CNC machining environment. This role will work closely with machinists, inspectors, engineers, and production leadership to ensure manufactured parts meet engineering drawings, tight tolerances, customer requirements, and internal quality standards. Candidates must live within approximately 30–40 miles of Watertown. Compensation $110,000–$160,000 annual salary, based on experience Comprehensive benefits package Flexible scheduling options Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop quality inspectors and quality engineers Oversee dimensional inspection activities, inspection plans, and measurement methods Ensure manufactured components meet drawings, tolerances, specifications, and customer requirements Review nonconforming material and help determine appropriate disposition and corrective action Partner with machinists and production leaders to troubleshoot defects and resolve part‑quality issues Strengthen manufacturing controls to improve consistency, yield, and overall product quality Support root‑cause investigations and continuous‑improvement initiatives Manage precision‑measurement equipment, gauge availability, and calibration activities Ensure inspection tools and equipment remain accurate, available, and properly maintained Review engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, and technical documentation Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding technical quality concerns Develop and improve inspection procedures, quality standards, and department workflows Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation Qualifications At least 10 years of manufacturing experience Two to five or more years of experience within a machine shop, CNC machining, or precision‑manufacturing environment Previous experience leading inspectors, quality engineers, or manufacturing‑quality personnel Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tight dimensional tolerances Hands‑on knowledge of micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, CMMs, gauges, and other precision‑inspection equipment Experience evaluating nonconforming parts and resolving manufacturing‑quality issues Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and measurement practices Excellent leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills Engineering degree preferred; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience will be considered Preferred Experience CMM programming Statistical Process Control Statistical analysis and process‑capability studies Root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action methods Quality management within an aerospace, medical‑device, defense, semiconductor, or similarly regulated precision‑manufacturing environment Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Life insurance 401(k) Retirement plan Employee discounts Flexible schedule #J-18808-Ljbffr Crawford Thomas LLC