Director of Quality - Manufacturing - Salisbury, MA

Michael Page

Salisbury, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$165,000–$195,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Budget Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), International Operations, Lead Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Military, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Quality Assurance, Succession Planning, Systems Analysis, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Salisbury, MA
POSTED
Today
This Director of Quality role leads the end-to-end quality strategy across global operations, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You'll act as the senior technical authority for quality while influencing strategy at the highest levels of the organization.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, globally operating organization with a strong reputation for operational rigor and technical excellence. They offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where senior leaders have real influence and visibility across the business.

Description

  • Define and execute the global quality strategy, goals, and long-term vision
  • Provide executive-level leadership across all quality functions and regions
  • Ensure compliance and continuous improvement across ISO, aerospace, automotive, and military quality systems
  • Lead management reviews, audits, and system performance evaluations
  • Oversee customer and supplier quality programs, including audits and corrective actions
  • Build, develop, and mentor high-performing quality teams with strong succession plans
  • Own the quality department budget and resource planning

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
  • 15+ years of progressive experience within Quality Assurance leadership
  • Background in high-volume manufacturing, ideally within a regulated environment
  • Deep expertise in quality systems, compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (citizenship or permanent residency required)

Job Offer

  • Executive-level impact with global scope and visibility
  • Opportunity to shape quality culture and long-term strategy
  • Strong organizational commitment to continuous improvement
  • Leadership role with influence across multiple business functions
  • Stable, well-established organization with complex, meaningful challenges
  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
  • Generous paid time off and holiday program

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.

About the Company

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Michael Page

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.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/