Quality Manager - Electronics - Carlisle, MA

Quality Management Leader

High-impact leadership role driving compliance and continuous improvement. Lead Quality across aerospace, medical, and advanced manufacturing.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected advanced manufacturing organization supporting some of the world's most innovative and technically demanding industries. They offer a collaborative environment where quality leadership plays a critical role in customer success, operational performance, and long-term business growth.

Job Description

Lead and maintain the site's Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and applicable regulatory standards. Serve as the senior quality representative for the facility and drive quality excellence across all operations. Develop PFMEAs, control plans, and quality processes for customer programs. Establish, monitor, and improve quality KPIs aligned with operational and business objectives. Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to improve product reliability, reduce defects, and enhance overall performance. Manage the corrective action process, ensuring timely investigations, root cause analysis, and sustainable resolutions. Participate as a key member of the site leadership team, influencing strategic and operational decisions. Act as the primary quality contact for customers, audits, and quality performance reviews. Present quality system performance and improvement initiatives to senior leadership. Support business growth initiatives by partnering with program management and commercial teams during customer on boarding and new business opportunities. Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources, and staffing plans. Lead continuous improvement projects using data analysis, trend monitoring, and structured problem-solving tools. Champion Total Quality Management (TQM) principles across the organization. Support enterprise-wide quality initiatives, certification efforts, and best-practice implementation across multiple facilities. Perform additional leadership responsibilities as required to support business objectives.

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.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in quality leadership, manufacturing, or related technical environments. Proven experience working within ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or comparable quality systems. Previous leadership experience managing and developing quality teams. Strong background supporting both SMT and complex electro-mechanical assembly operations within a contract manufacturing environment. Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations and regulated manufacturing environments. Understanding of aerospace quality standards, military specifications, and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong expertise in quality systems, auditing, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and quality metrics. Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification is highly desirable. Experience leading customer audits, regulatory inspections, and external quality reviews. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Must be eligible to access ITAR-controlled information in accordance with U.S. export regulations.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to lead the entire quality function at a growing manufacturing operation. Direct visibility and influence with executive leadership and key customers. Exposure to aerospace, medical device, and highly regulated manufacturing industries. Ability to drive meaningful operational improvements and quality strategy. Collaborative culture with strong investment in continuous improvement and employee development.

Job summary: Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing. Sub Sector: Quality, Technical. Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing. Where: International. Contract Type: Permanent.