Quality Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Bellingham, MA

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Job description

The Quality Manager, Manufacturing, will oversee the quality control program to ensure continuous production and compliance with established standards while collaborating with Operations and Engineering on all product certifications and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills to drive process improvements, facilitate audits, and reduce costs and complexity within the certification portfolio.

Client Details

My client, based in Bellingham, MA, specializes in manufacturing cutting-edge sensor technology and material analysis for the plastics industry. Their products are essential for ensuring that plastic materials meet stringent global standards across industries like oil and gas, medical devices, food packaging, and more. With a team of over 250 employees worldwide, they operate as part of a larger organization, offering significant growth opportunities and visibility.

The client's solutions include highly durable melt pressure sensors, flow indexers, and rheometers that support polymer manufacturers in optimizing quality control, reducing downtime, and driving sustainability initiatives. Their equipment plays a critical role in analyzing and controlling plastic production, helping manufacturers incorporate recycled materials and maintain efficiency. Known for their reliability in demanding environments, the client is a leader in enabling innovation and quality in polymer production processes.

Description

The Quality Manager (Industrial) will:

• Manage and maintain ISO 9001/17025 certified Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with regulations like ROHS, REACH, SCIP, and CA Prop 65.
• Drive continuous improvement in NCMR, CAPA, KPIs, and stage gate processes.
• Oversee internal, 3rd party, and customer audits; maintain controlled document lists.
• Supervise a team of 3-5 and manage employee training and development.
• Streamline product approval processes and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Create, maintain, and improve quality system documents and records.
• Spend roughly half the day on the manufacturing and production floor

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years in a quality role within manufacturing, with customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams - experience as a Quality Manager is a plus
• Experience managing QMS and driving process improvements.
• Comfortable spending most of the day on the production floor.
• Experience leading CAPAs and resolving quality issues.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Key traits: proactive, positive, and strong communicator.
• Local to Bellingham, MA preferred.

Job Offer

• 5% 401K match.
• Active in community outreach, including breast cancer fundraising.
• Health, dental, vision, and fitness reimbursements.
• Direct access to the President and executives.
• Convenient location near doggy daycare and commuter rail.
• Discounted BJ's membership.
• Fun events like sip-and-paint activities.
• Great location in Bellingham, MA close to the commuter rail and other services!

Apply today for consideration of your resume within 48 business hours!

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