Quality Manager - Electronics - Lexington, MA

The Quality Manager will lead quality strategy for a growing manufacturing operation, balancing hands‑on problem solving with long‑term system improvement. You'll own the Quality Management System, partner closely with customers, and drive continuous improvement across new product development and production.

Client Details

This organization designs and manufactures highly specialized technology used in demanding, real‑world applications. They combine a strong engineering culture with global resources, offering stability, growth, and meaningful technical challenges.

Description

• Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System, including ISO 9001 certification and compliance
• Serve as the primary quality liaison for customers, resolving issues and strengthening long‑term partnerships
• Lead quality support for new product development, ensuring smooth transition from design to production
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence tools
• Identify, resolve, and prevent production quality issues that impact delivery and customer satisfaction
• Manage and develop quality and operational excellence teams in a manufacturing environment
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention initiatives for internal and external non‑conformances
• Conduct and coordinate internal audits, reporting QMS performance and risks to leadership
• Reduce cost of poor quality by managing scrap, rework, and warranty exposure

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.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering
• 5 years of experience in a senior quality engineering or quality management role within manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization
• Hands‑on problem solver comfortable balancing urgent issues with long‑term improvement initiatives
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies preferred
• Background in electronic instrumentation or laboratory equipment is a plus

Job Offer

• High‑impact leadership role with visibility across engineering, operations, and customers
• Opportunity to shape and elevate quality culture across the organization
• Balance of strategic ownership and hands‑on execution
• Stable, well‑resourced organization with global reach and long‑term growth
• Clear runway for professional growth into more senior leadership
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Core Quality & Compliance Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 9001
Internal Audits
Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Root Cause Analysis
Nonconformance Management
Quality Assurance
Quality Engineering
Supplier Quality Management

Manufacturing & Operations

Manufacturing Quality
Process Improvement
Operational Excellence
Production Support
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Scrap & Rework Reduction
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Design Transfer to Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Kaizen
5S
Continuous Improvement
Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Skills

Team Leadership
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Management
Coaching & Mentoring
Change Management
Customer-Facing Communication

Customer & Problem Resolution

Customer Quality
Failure Analysis
Customer Complaints Management
Data‑Driven Decision Making
Technical Problem Solving

Tools & Systems

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Quality Documentation
Audit Reporting

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.