Senior Manager of Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance Senior Manager
Location- Lawrence, MA
Pay rate- $100,000-$130,000 Salary
Schedule- Monday- Friday 8am-5pm
Are you passionate about building high-quality products that make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Quality Assurance to take the lead in driving quality initiatives across the entire product lifecycle—from design through production to end-of-life.
In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain partners to ensure that products are built for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is a seasoned quality leader with a strong background in electromechanical systems and PCB assemblies, ready to champion best practices and collaborate closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
What You’ll Do
Lead Manufacturing Quality – Oversee component and finished goods inspections, validating that processes are designed, tested, and consistently producing results.
Own Supplier Quality – Evaluate and qualify suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
Develop Quality Systems – Build and maintain critical documentation such as process flows, control plans, MSAs, and quality plans.
Inspection & Testing Strategy – Design effective inspection and test methodologies to verify product performance and supplier parts.
Technical Leadership – Provide expertise in PFMEA, process validations, and statistical analysis tools to strengthen quality outcomes.
Change & Risk Management – Oversee supplier change requests, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
New Product Support – Partner with design and mechanical teams to support DFM initiatives, new product introductions, and approval of first articles and tooling samples.
Reliability & Compliance – Track reliability metrics such as MTBF, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001 certifications.
Requirements-
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
7+ years of leadership in quality management, including system development and regulatory compliance.
10+ years of quality assurance/engineering experience in manufacturing assembly operations (experience with plastics/mechanical parts a plus).
Proven success in transitioning products from design to full-scale production.
Strong knowledge of FMEA, SPC, DOE, GR&R, and analytical software (Minitab preferred).
Familiarity with IPC610 standards and ISO requirements.
Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, DFM, and new product introduction.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence across teams and suppliers.
Willingness to travel 15–30% domestically and internationally.
Prefer to have:
Tier 1 or Tier 2 EMS/CM experience.
Lean Manufacturing expertise.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
This is an opportunity to shape the quality culture at a growing, innovative company and leave your mark on products that are built to last.
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
