Manufacturing Engineer Manager jobs in Massachusetts

Position: Quality Manager
Duration: Direct Hire (Permanent)
Location: Watertown, MA
Job Description:
Reports to: President
Our quality system is well established and is both ISO 9001 and ISO
13485 certified. We are looking to hire a new Quality Manager to help manage the quality system and oversee the day-to-day activities relating to quality management. Quality Manager is a defined role in our quality system with various duties ranging from overseeing the inspection department and inspectors, acting as a representative in company meetings, to working as a liaison with our customers to sort out quality-related matters that may arise.

The Quality Manager will have help in all these efforts with several direct reports, including 2 inspectors and 2 quality engineers with plans to hire another inspector within the next 3 months. There is a strong “buy-in” from management on the quality process and you will be given the opportunities and resources to build and improve the quality process as you see fit.

Our shop prides itself on having a healthy work environment and the Quality Manager will have a strong impact on that. The ideal candidate will be somebody who is easy-going, a team player, and will foster a communicative and respectful environment.

Compensation includes wages plus excellent benefits including a bonus program, well-funded health plan, dental, profit-sharing plan, and more.
Modern, clean shop with an air-conditioned work area. Relaxed atmosphere emphasizing work/life balance. Excellent long-term employment prospects.
We pride ourselves on the fact that our company has a family feel where everyone is treated with respect. How well you can fit into our culture will have a strong effect on your candidacy for this position.
Flexibility on work schedule may be available for the right candidate.

Job Requirements:
We are seeking someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must also have a strong manufacturing background that allows them to act as a technical leader on the inspection process and on analyzing the various manufacturing processes at HTT. A certain level of technical expertise in manufacturing and inspection methods is also required in order to communicate with and gain the respect of the other employees in the company.

Experience required
-10 years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment that utilizes an ISO-based quality system
-8-10 years of leadership/management experience -Experience with CAD a plus

Duties:
-Manage all aspects of the Inspection Department, with oversight in the following areas (much of this work can be performed by inspectors, but you should be able to do it too):
-Measuring parts against drawings with appropriate tools.
-Writing or modifying CMM programs, developing fixtures as needed.
-Perform incoming inspections on raw materials including castings.
-Perform “First Piece”, Daily AQL and Final Inspections on a variety of parts.
-Communicate with operators regarding discrepancies.
-Screen parts as required.
-Keep accurate manual and computer records as required.
-Perform Capability Studies as required.
-Continuously improve your employees’ skills through training/mentoring.
-Handle HR-related issues that may arise with your quality team.
-Determine eligibility for raises for your employees.
-Participate in the hiring process for new staff.
-Lead the MRB board to resolve part issues via the Discrepant Material Report system.
-Act as the management representative for Quality at quarterly management meetings.
-Interpret customer drawings and settle discrepancies between various viewpoints.
-Customer Contact
-Act as customer liaison for matters relating to Quality.
-Develop inspection plans and capability studies with customers as required,
-Provide various inspection data or study results to customers as required.
-Oversee and participate in the continuous improvement of procedures and records
-Define, develop, and manage ongoing quality documentation and method updates.
-Contract Review – check orders for gage needs, documentation requirements, etc.
-Quote intake – Help the front office to work with customers to establish requirements and costs for gaging, special
inspections, capability studies, etc.
-Oversee Calibration System & Tool Oversight
-Manage external calibration vendors and oversee internal calibration systems.
-Ensure that all company tools and employee tools are calibrated.
-Ensure the company has the proper tools to perform at an optimal level.
-Drive a quality-focused mindset throughout the organization.
-Maintain a spirit of respect for your fellow employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Watertown, MA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person