Quality Manager | Lead Change in a Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environment Are you a quality-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing? Join an established and growing industrial manufacturer in the Auburn Maine Metro Area, as our next Quality Manager-a strategic, hands-on leader responsible for driving continuous improvement, ensuring customer satisfaction, and shaping operational excellence. You'll work directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to build robust quality systems, lead process improvements, and make a real impact across the organization. Yearly Salary: $100k-$140k What You'll Do:
- Lead quality activities across the full product lifecycle-from design to production
- Develop and maintain ISO-compliant Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5 Whys, etc.)
- Train teams in quality tools, lean methods, and continuous improvement
- Guide cross-functional projects to improve processes, reduce defects, and boost efficiency
- Partner with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are met
- Support pilot builds and provide feedback to improve product manufacturability
- Travel requirement:
Qualifications: Must-Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years in Quality, Engineering, or CI within manufacturing
- Experience with ISO 9001 or similar standards
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to lead teams and influence across functions
- Familiarity with ERP and quality systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Nice-to-Haves:
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- ISO 13485 experience
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a leadership team focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and operational performance.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Join a stable, growth-oriented industrial company that values employee development and teamwork.
Apply now and help shape the future of Manufacturing Excellence!
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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