Location: Near Bennington, VT
Salary: Up to $100,000
Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Position Overview

Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and continuously improve all quality systems, processes, and performance across production operations. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products while driving compliance, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Quality Assurance Manager works closely with production, leadership, and customers, and plays a key role in shaping quality culture, supporting launches, and maintaining audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure full compliance with internal standards and customer requirements
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure audit readiness
• Manage and motivate the Quality team, including scheduling, prioritization, and training
• Drive corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D)
• Monitor and analyze product and process quality performance data
• Oversee PPAP activities and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful outcomes
• Support APQP documentation including process flows, control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions
• Manage document control and quality records
• Oversee inspection activities and provide hands-on support when needed
• Control and disposition nonconforming materials and manage NCR feedback
• Maintain calibration and control of measurement and inspection equipment
• Partner with production to support inspection needs and quality decision-making
• Lead daily quality representation in operational meetings and update performance metrics
• Promote continuous improvement through statistical analysis and data-driven initiatives
• Maintain organization and housekeeping standards within quality areas
• Be available outside standard hours as needed to support issue resolution