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Our client, an established aerospace and defense manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead its quality organization and support the production of highly technical hardware. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, solving manufacturing challenges, and staying actively involved on the production floor.

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In this role, you will lead approximately eight quality professionals, including inspectors and quality engineers, within a close-knit operation of approximately 40 employees. You will work alongside the retiring Quality Manager to support knowledge transfer and a smooth transition. The ideal candidate combines strong aerospace quality expertise with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to building a long-term home with the team.

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What YOU get to DO at this growing company:

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Lead, coach, and develop the quality team, setting clear expectations and priorities across daily operations.
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Maintain a hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor, partnering with engineering, production, and inspection teams to resolve quality issues.
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Oversee the quality management system and maintain compliance with applicable AS9100, ISO 9001, customer, and aerospace requirements.
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Lead audit preparation, support internal and external audits, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
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Guide quality activities involving electrical, electronic, and mechanical hardware.
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Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation to support manufacturing and inspection.
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Drive root-cause investigations, nonconformance resolution, and continuous improvement.
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Communicate technical issues, quality performance, and corrective-action plans through clear customer presentations and reports.
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Partner with the outgoing Quality Manager to preserve institutional knowledge and maintain continuity across quality operations.
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What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering; Physics; Mathematics; Science; or a related technical field.
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10+ years of quality assurance management experience in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing.
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Five or more years of experience working with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 standards.
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AS9100 auditor certification, preferably as a lead auditor.
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Strong understanding of aerospace industry quality requirements.
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Knowledge of and/or certification in the J-STD-001 Space Addendum.
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Knowledge of and/or certification in NASA-STD-8739.1 and/or NASA-STD-8739.3.
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Experience interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
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A hands-on leadership approach and the ability to remain engaged in day-to-day manufacturing activities while managing a team.
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Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and statistical analysis skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical issues to customers and internal teams.
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Strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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Working knowledge of ERP systems is preferred.
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Ability to work 100% onsite in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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