Quality manager

Quality Manager for a TOP electronics company in Ballston Spa NY!

Job Description

The Quality Manager is tasked with leading the Quality Department to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of the company's quality management system. This role involves overseeing ISO certification, audits, vendor evaluations, and non-conforming material processes. Serving as the primary contact for customer quality matters, the Quality Manager is responsible for developing a high-performing team to ensure product compliance, promote continuous improvement, and uphold customer satisfaction. The role also enforces quality processes and ensures quality products on the production floor. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required, along with significant experience in quality assurance, ISO standards, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the quality management system.

• Regularly report to senior management on quality system performance and areas for improvement.

• Promote organizational awareness of customer requirements.

• Manage ISO certification processes, ensuring compliance and timely updates.

• Develop and enforce standards for product inspection and testing.

• Conduct vendor evaluation audits and establish inspection criteria.

• Oversee the non-conforming material process, ensuring timely resolution of NCRs and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.

• Supervise first article inspections and the inspection of incoming/outgoing materials.

• Act as the primary contact for customer audits, reviews, and inspections.

• Manage customer complaints and drive resolution of audit findings.

• Supervise a team of 7 direct reports, including Incoming Inspectors and QA Specialists.

Essential Skills

• Significant experience in quality assurance and ISO standards.

• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems.

• Leadership and organizational skills.

• Experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, and quality management.

• Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis.

• Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 certifications and compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.

• Experience leading quality assurance teams.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing is preferred.

• Proficiency in Sage is preferred.

• Experience with quality management systems.

Work Environment

The position is based near Ballston Spa, NY, within a manufacturing setting. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ballston Spa, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Excellent health benefits! $10k for medical covered by company annually.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance- 401(k) with company match on day one- Paid time off and paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ballston Spa,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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