Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Your Mission \n
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\nDo you want to shape the future with us through innovative solutions? At HOERBIGER, we are looking for bright minds who want to drive technological progress forward. As our Quality Manager, you will lead quality improvement initiatives, ensure customer satisfaction, and foster a culture of quality across the organization. You will be at the forefront of our ISO 9001 quality management system, driving change that supports our long-term strategic goals. Join us in making measurable impact-today and in the future.\n
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How you will make a difference \n
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• Quality Leadership: You will develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure effective deployment of the ISO 9001 QMS across departments.
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• Customer Focus: You will ensure that customer requirements are not only met but exceeded, contributing directly to improved customer satisfaction and reduced returns.
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• Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional teams using tools such as FMEA, GRR, SPC, and root cause analysis to drive operational excellence.
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• Supplier Development: Improve the quality and performance of suppliers through audits, collaboration, and corrective actions.
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• Compliance Management: Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and driving timely resolution of audit findings.
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• Data-Driven Decisions: Collect, analyze, and report quality performance metrics (LAR, customer returns) to leadership for informed strategic decisions.
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What you should be good at \n
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• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
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• Quality Engineering Expertise: Minimum 10 years' experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment. Requires thorough knowledge of quality systems, quality engineering tools, inspection methods, and statistical analysis (SPC, Cpk, GRR).
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• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments with ISO 9001/17025 systems and supplier quality processes.
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• Leadership & Initiative: Minimum five years' supervisor experience. Proactive leader who motivates teams and drives change across the organization.
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• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels using both written and verbal formats.
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• Analytical Thinking: Adept at data analysis, root cause investigations, and problem-solving.
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• Audit & Compliance: Experienced in managing internal and third-party audits and maintaining regulatory compliance.
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What you can look forward to \n
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• Career Growth: Access to extensive training and development programs to advance your skills and career.
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• Industry Leadership: Join a global leader in safety solutions with over 130 years of expertise and a forward-looking vision.
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• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short- and long-term disability and Life insurance and retirement plans with company matching.
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• Competitive Pay: This is a salaried exempt position with a starting pay range from $95,000 to $130,000 per year. Compensation will be based upon qualifications and experience.
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• Flexible Work Environment: This role will begin training on site daily, with the opportunity to transition to hybrid schedule (M/T/W onsite, Th/F remote).
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Who we are \n
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\nHOERBIGER Safety Solutions / IEP Technologies (IEP), based in Marlborough MA, designs explosion protection solutions, manufactures explosion prevention components, and supports customers with responsive service to prevent and/suppress industrial explosions. \n
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\nJoin our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values - Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness - we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you'll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.\n
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\nReady to make a difference? Apply today and become part of our journey. #YouMakeADifference\n
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\nHOERBIGER is an Equal Opportunity Employer • Drug Free Workplace • E-verify