Quality Manager - Manufacturing - Franklin, MA

• Lead quality control systems, SOPs, and processes across two manufacturing sites.
• Own the laboratory quality management system and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for A2LA accreditation, audits, surveillance visits, and recertification.
• Manage the ISO 9001 quality management system and support ongoing compliance.
• Conduct internal audits of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Identify nonconformances and lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan and perform calibration and verification of laboratory and production equipment.
• Ensure measurement equipment remains calibrated and traceable to applicable standards.
• Maintain measurement uncertainty budgets, calibration procedures, and equipment records.
• Operate precision measurement equipment including Starrett HDV 300, Pratt & Whitney super-micrometers, and optical comparators.
• Analyze quality, calibration, and laboratory data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead MSA/Gage R&R activities and develop meaningful quality performance metrics.
• Investigate out-of-tolerance conditions, measurement discrepancies, and quality issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Partner with customers to understand product feedback and resolve quality concerns.
• Develop and lead quality improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods.
• Create and maintain quality and laboratory SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Train and mentor laboratory and quality technicians on measurement methods and quality standards.
• Develop and communicate quality metrics aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage relationships with calibration vendors, accreditation bodies, and external auditors.
• Promote a culture of measurement accuracy, quality discipline, and continuous improvement.

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Lead metrology, calibration, and quality in a hands-on role.Own quality across two sites and make a measurable impact.

• 7-10 years of combined quality control and calibration/metrology experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 quality systems; A2LA experience strongly preferred.
• Strong linear measurement experience with precision measurement equipment.
• Experience leading or mentoring quality and laboratory personnel across manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication, and tool design is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality management software and analytical tools.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.

Join an established manufacturing organization with a strong technical foundation and a focus on precision, quality, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and leadership while helping strengthen quality systems across multiple operations.

• High-impact ownership: Shape quality systems across two manufacturing operations.
• Technical depth: Work hands-on with advanced metrology and calibration equipment.
• Leadership opportunity: Mentor technicians and drive quality improvements.
• Visible impact: Partner directly with manufacturing, engineering, and leadership.
• Strong benefits: Competitive pay, PTO, 401(k) match, and comprehensive insurance.