Confidential Quality Leadership

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Quality Control Manager on behalf of a well-established advanced manufacturing organization in the Greater Providence area.

This leadership role oversees plant-wide quality operations in a highly regulated, precision-driven manufacturing environment. The Quality Control Manager serves as the primary quality authority, ensuring products meet all customer specifications and compliance standards from new product introduction through full production.

The organization values respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and is seeking a leader who will champion quality across all departments.

• Plant-wide Quality Control operations
• Customer-facing quality communication (NPI through production)
• Corrective and preventive action programs
• Root cause analysis & containment strategies
• ISO-compliant quality systems & documentation
• Inspection, MRB, and final release processes
• Internal & external audit preparation
• Quality team supervision and development

• Oversee inspection activities throughout NPI and production cycles
• Lead MRB meetings and serve as Chief Inspector
• Manage customer complaints, quality escapes, and corrective actions
• Analyze quality trends and implement systemic improvements
• Maintain and update ISO work instructions and quality documentation
• Integrate process control data into inspection and release plans
• Prepare executive-level quality performance reports
• Partner with vendors to ensure incoming material quality
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and customer requirements

• BA/BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Business, Statistics, or related field preferred
• 7–10 years of Quality Engineering or Quality Control management experience
• Strong background in ISO compliance and quality systems
• Demonstrated experience managing customer quality issues
• Strong command of GD&T
• Experience in injection molding or composites preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office

• 3 weeks paid vacation
  
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement
• Standard 5-day schedule with optional 9/80 compressed work schedule
• - Week 1:
  Four 9-hour days (Mon–Thurs) + 8-hour Friday
• - Week 2:
  Four 9-hour days (Mon–Thurs)
• Every other Friday off

Background check required ITAR-regulated environment – U.S. work authorization required No visa sponsorship available

All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.