Product & Process Quality Leadership
Lead investigations into nonconforming product, quality escapes, customer complaints, and manufacturing issues. Utilize structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis to identify and eliminate recurring issues. Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) from initiation through effectiveness verification. Analyze quality metrics including scrap, yield, defects, and process performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve process capability, reduce variation, and increase first-pass yield.
Customer & Regulatory Quality
Serve as the primary quality representative for customer concerns, SCAR responses, audits, and technical discussions. Interface directly with customers to resolve quality issues and maintain strong relationships. Support customer visits, audits, and quality reviews. Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 13485, and customer-specific quality requirements.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Maintain and improve key quality system processes including CAPA, MRB, NCMR, and RMA. Support internal, customer, and third-party audits from preparation through corrective action implementation. Develop and enhance quality documentation including PFMEAs, Control Plans, inspection plans, and process controls. Drive quality system improvements to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
Validation & Risk Management
Lead validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ for manufacturing processes and equipment. Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies through PFMEA and process controls. Implement effective monitoring and control plans to sustain product quality.
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Utilize SPC, DOE, capability studies, and statistical analysis tools to support decision-making. Develop quality dashboards and performance reports for leadership visibility. Lead projects focused on scrap reduction, yield improvement, variation reduction, and process stability.
Supplier Quality & Inspection
Support supplier quality initiatives, issue resolution, and supplier performance improvement. Improve measurement systems through MSA, GR&R studies, and calibration programs. Provide expertise on inspection methods, metrology, and gauging strategies.
Technical Leadership
Mentor quality engineers and cross-functional team members. Lead cross-functional teams in solving complex manufacturing and customer quality challenges. Influence quality-driven decision-making across the organization without direct authority.
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.
The Successful Applicant
Requirements to Apply
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related discipline)
- 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated industries preferred
- Strong knowledge of CAPA, MRB, NCMR, and quality management systems
- Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar
- Proficiency with statistical analysis tools including SPC, DOE, capability studies, and Minitab
- Experience leading process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO 13485 standards
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred
- Strong communication skills with customers and cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to independently drive investigations and implement solutions
- Must meet ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $130,000 annually.
- Permanent position with growth potential.
- Bonus potential
- Opportunity to influence quality strategy across aerospace and medical manufacturing operations
- High-visibility position with direct customer interaction and leadership exposure
- Lead meaningful continuous improvement projects that impact operational performance
- Work within a highly regulated environment utilizing advanced quality methodologies
- Strong opportunity for professional growth, technical leadership, and career advancement
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Quality, Technical
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: New Bedford
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Kyle Perry
Job Reference: JN-102026-7126169