What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager - Welding / Metals - Chicopee, MA position at Michael Page?
The Quality Manager (welding / industrial manufacturing) will lead quality assurance efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives. They will oversee inspections, audits, and risk assessments to enhance product reliability and maintain regulatory compliance.
Client Details
My client is a well-established manufacturing company specializing in precision-engineered components for high-reliability applications. Serving industries that demand stringent quality standards, they produce complex parts that meet rigorous performance and compliance requirements. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement, they invest in advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems to ensure product excellence. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, employee development, and operational efficiency, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about quality management and process improvement.
Description
The Quality Manager, Weld Manufacturing will:
- Develop and analyze quality data to maintain and improve product standards
- Establish and implement quality control objectives in alignment with production goals
- Oversee inspection and testing processes to ensure compliance and reliability
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality
- Manage nonconformance and corrective action programs
- Conduct risk assessments during contract review and quoting processes
- Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits (AS9100, ISO9001, Nadcap)
- Maintain and update quality documentation, including procedures and work instructions
- Verify and approve vendor certifications and Certificates of Compliance
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of quality inspection equipment
- Oversee welder qualification programs and related compliance documentation
- Facilitate safety meetings and maintain regulatory safety compliance
- Be onsite at our Chicopee, MA facility
Profile
- Experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and Nadcap standards
- Expertise in nonconformance and corrective action management (NCR/CAR)
- Background in risk assessment and contract review processes
- Proficiency in internal and external auditing, including regulatory and customer audits
- Ability to update and maintain quality procedures and work instructions
- Experience with supplier quality management and certification verification
- Strong leadership skills to oversee inspection and testing activities
- Familiarity with calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment
- Experience with welding and brazing qualification testing (preferred)
- Knowledge of safety regulations and committee facilitation
- Strong problem-solving skills to address customer complaints and process improvements
- Local to Chicopee, MA
Apply today within for reviewal of your resume within 48 business hours!
Job Offer
- Competitive salary with growth potential
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Strong focus on employee development and career progression
- Stability within a well-established, high-reliability manufacturing company
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.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
