Highlights
As a thriving family-owned manufacturer, we've been crafting excellence since 1937, specializing in shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control couplings.\nJoin our dynamic team of 70 individuals from over ten countries, united in the pursuit of exceeding customer expectations. This hands-on leadership role will manage daily quality control activities, implement and improve systems, and ensure our products exceed internal and customer expectations from raw materials through finished goods.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Marlborough, MA |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1937 |
| Website | https://www.ruland.com/ |
Description
Job Description
Job Description\nCompany Description
Join a Legacy of Precision, Excellence, and Empowerment
Founded in 1937, Ruland Manufacturing is a family-owned company that takes pride in doing things the right way - with discipline, craftsmanship, and care. We specialize in high-precision mechanical components like shaft collars and couplings, and we’re known for our commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.
Our culture is grounded in the values of people, excellence, integrity, responsibility, and ingenuity. These aren’t just words on a wall - they shape how we lead, how we work together, and how we serve our customers every day. With a diverse team of 65 employees representing more than ten countries, we believe that empowered people and strong processes are the key to long-term success.
We’re seeking a Quality Manager who shares our dedication to process discipline, continuous improvement, and building things that last. If you're ready to lead with clarity, drive accountability, and help uphold the standards that make Ruland a trusted name in manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
Position Overview
The Quality Manager is responsible for maintaining Ruland’s high-quality standards across our operations. This hands-on leadership role will manage daily quality control activities, implement and improve systems, and ensure our products exceed internal and customer expectations from raw materials through finished goods.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marlborough, MA, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. At Ruland, quality is not just a department - it’s a shared responsibility. We value proactive problem-solvers who can lead with influence and collaborate to strengthen our processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the quality process from raw material to finished product.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies and procedures aligned with industry and regulatory standards.
- Lead, train, and support the quality team in effective inspections, testing, and evaluations.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to proactively identify quality issues and implement process improvements.
- Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and customer requirements.
- Maintain and organize quality documentation, reports, certifications, and control plans.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to product or process nonconformance's.
- Track, report, and improve quality metrics using KPIs and data-driven strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, ideally in precision mechanical components.
- Strong knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a hands-on approach to resolving quality issues.
- Proven leadership and communication skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
- Experience with SAP Business One or other ERP systems.
- CMM experience preferred; in-house calibration experience is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with quality control software, statistical tools, and inspection instruments.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies is a plus.
Why Join Ruland Manufacturing?
- Be part of a company with a strong legacy and reputation for quality.
- Join a diverse, empowered team where your voice and ideas matter.
- Competitive salary and full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
- Opportunities for training, development, and professional growth.
- A collaborative, safety-first work environment where excellence is the standard.
Ruland Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Ruland Manufacturing
Welcome to Ruland MANUFACTURING, where innovation, growth, and meaningful connections converge! As a thriving family-owned manufacturer, we've been crafting excellence since 1937, specializing in shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control couplings.
Join our dynamic team of 70 individuals from over ten countries, united in the pursuit of exceeding customer expectations. At Ruland, we're not just building products; we're shaping the future - one connection at a time.
Our commitment to success through ingenuity sets us apart. We provide world-class solutions marked by accuracy, uniformity, and unparalleled customer service. And it's not just about the business; it's about making a positive impact. Through initiatives like the FIRST Robotics Competition, we contribute to our community and beyond.
Be part of a company where your skills and ideas matter, where growth is not just a goal but a shared journey.
Company Description
About Ruland Manufacturing\nWelcome to Ruland MANUFACTURING, where innovation, growth, and meaningful connections converge! As a thriving family-owned manufacturer, we've been crafting excellence since 1937, specializing in shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control couplings.\nJoin our dynamic team of 70 individuals from over ten countries, united in the pursuit of exceeding customer expectations. At Ruland, we're not just building products; we're shaping the future - one connection at a time.\nOur commitment to success through ingenuity sets us apart. We provide world-class solutions marked by accuracy, uniformity, and unparalleled customer service. And it's not just about the business; it's about making a positive impact. Through initiatives like the FIRST Robotics Competition, we contribute to our community and beyond.\nBe part of a company where your skills and ideas matter, where growth is not just a goal but a shared journey.
About Company
Eighty years is a long time to be in business, and at Ruland we are proud to have reached that milestone in 2017. It all began in 1937 when 20 year old Fred F. Ruland bought two screw machines at a junkyard for $50 each and merged the parts into a working unit. He ran the machine during the day in a loft of a textile mill at 40 Pleasant Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, which he rented for $20 per month. At night he worked at the Waltham Watch Company to pay the bills.
Soon thereafter, World War II loomed and the business became a full time job. By the time of Pearl Harbor in late 1941, there were 20 employees on three shifts. Military work included spring rings for .50 caliber machine guns and clamp-style shaft collars for bombsights and guidance instruments.
Fred F. Ruland found tremendous satisfaction working to close tolerances and providing value added design work. This led to a reputation for innovation and precision along with many proprietary processes and patents.
After the war, all government work ceased and Ruland Manufacturing turned to civilian products, such as tire pumps, in an effort to survive while other "war babies" became business failures.
Survive the Company did, but the emphasis was soon back to precision products. One such specialty was high pressure valves used in aerospace applications. This led to a proud moment when a Ruland valve pressurized the spacesuit of the first American to walk in space.
In the mid-1970s the decision was made to devote all of our expertise to a product line, shaft collars and couplings. We had been making these products for nearly 40 years on a custom basis and had already developed a number of proprietary processes to ensure that they met application requirements. Soon, Ruland was known for having the best looking, best performing shaft collars and rigid couplings available.
Innovation and careful manufacturing continued thereafter and more proprietary processes such as special surface treatments, anti-vibration coupling hardware, and precision honing were developed to improve product appearance and performance. Product line expansion and a commitment to same day delivery led to a reputation for availability and service.
Our commitment to the values which brought 80 years of excellence continues. In the past several years we have expanded our line of metric shaft collars and added metric rigid couplings, step bore rigid couplings, and motion control couplings. All of these products are thoughtfully designed and carefully made in the tradition that makes us proud.