Quality Control Manager - Manufacturing - Lexington, MA

Michael Page International

Lexington, MA
1 day ago

$125,000–$145,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

Our client is a globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization known for developing innovative products that support advanced technologies and critical industries. Drive quality initiatives across manufacturing operations, including inspection, testing, non-conformance management, and material review activities.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Lexington, MA
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$125,000–$145,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Quality Management System Leader

Our client is a globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization known for developing innovative products that support advanced technologies and critical industries. With a strong commitment to employee development, operational excellence, and sustainability, they offer a collaborative environment where leaders can make a significant impact.

Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, and customer requirements where applicable.

Drive quality initiatives across manufacturing operations, including inspection, testing, non-conformance management, and material review activities.

Oversee internal, customer, and third-party audits while ensuring timely resolution of findings and corrective actions.

Champion continuous improvement through KPI analysis, cost-of-quality reduction initiatives, and manufacturing process enhancements.

Lead root cause investigations and corrective action programs utilizing methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis.

Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Lean teams to improve business performance and product quality.

Manage supplier quality performance, customer quality interactions, and overall risk mitigation activities.

Develop and mentor a team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

8+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong expertise in Quality Management Systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Hands-on experience with quality tools including CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP/FAI, and MRB processes.

Proven ability to lead teams and drive results across complex manufacturing operations.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing data analysis tools, and Microsoft 365.

Opportunity to lead quality strategy at a large, established manufacturing operation.

Significant visibility and influence across operations, engineering, and executive leadership.

Strong commitment to employee development, training, and career advancement.

Excellent benefits package including strong retirement contributions and tuition reimbursement.

Join a stable, global organization investing in innovation, quality excellence, and long-term growth.

Hybrid flexibility.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.