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Quality Manager, Medical Devices & ISO 13485 Quality Assurance

150K–180K
Onsite · Boston, Massachusetts
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own manufacturing quality operations at scale, leading quality engineers and QC functions to ensure compliant production and continuous improvement. Lead NCR/MRB, CAPA, and supplier quality while partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations. Drive data driven decisions and risk reduction with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role offers hands-on leadership in a regulated environment and opportunities to shape quality culture.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Build and own manufacturing quality activities across production operations to ensure on time release and product acceptance.
  • 2Oversee in process and final inspection, release activities, NCR/MRB, and timely closure by leading quality engineers and QC teams.
  • 3Lead CAPA and corrective action initiatives using data analysis and root cause investigation to reduce defects and variability.
  • 4Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, efficiency, and risk reduction using Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies.
  • 5Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes through quality planning and risk assessment.
  • 6Ensure compliance with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory requirements and support audits including FDA and notified body inspections.
  • 7Partner with cross functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement robust process controls.
  • 8Support supplier quality activities related to manufacturing and incoming material performance to ensure supply chain reliability.
  • 9Provide leadership with data driven reports on quality performance, risks, trends, and improvement initiatives.

Requirements9

  • 1Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • 28+ years of progressive quality experience in medical device aerospace defense or IVD manufacturing
  • 33+ years of experience managing Quality Engineers and or QC teams
  • 4Experience leading Manufacturing Quality activities NCR MRB processes and shop floor quality execution
  • 5Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and risk based quality principles
  • 6Strong analytical problem solving leadership and communication skills
  • 7Ability to work collaboratively across manufacturing and technical functions
  • 8Willingness and ability to travel approximately 5 10 to support vendors customer sites troubleshooting and system testing
  • 9Prior medical device manufacturing experience is required

Salary Insight

$150 - $180k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationBoston, Massachusetts

Required Skills

ISO 13485FDA QMSRLeanSix SigmaCAPANCR/MRBRisk AssessmentData AnalysisRoot Cause InvestigationManufacturing InspectionSupplier Quality
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