Quality Manager - Capital Equipment - Albany, NY

This position leads the Quality Engineering team to ensure products, processes, and systems consistently meet customer and industry expectations. The role drives compliance, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Client Details

This organization is a well‑established manufacturer undergoing steady growth. They are committed to elevating product quality and strengthening operational excellence. The environment encourages collaboration between Engineering, Manufacturing, and leadership teams. The company values innovation rooted in practical, data‑driven decision-making. Employees enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities to influence impactful change. Their operations continue to evolve as they expand capabilities and improve processes.

Description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality professionals.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to define quality expectations for products and processes.
• Drive defect‑prevention efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enhance and maintain the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001.
• Support internal and external audits and lead ISO registration/surveillance activities.
• Ensure documentation and procedures remain accurate and consistently followed.
• Oversee the corrective and preventive action process, including structured root‑cause analysis.
• Investigate customer complaints and manage resolution plans.
• Track and report Cost of Poor Quality data across scrap, rework, and warranty areas.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and vendor performance improvement.
• Develop and maintain customer acceptance and inspection processes.
• Travel as needed to customer sites, suppliers, and benchmarking partners.
• Lead and support lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in manufacturing quality, ideally within capital equipment, industrial, or heavy‑industry environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing or supervising quality personnel.
• Expertise in root‑cause analysis, CAPA, and practical problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of measurement and inspection tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working across all functional levels.

Job Offer

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Profit‑sharing program.
• Flexible start times.
• A collaborative environment with meaningful opportunities to drive change.

Apply today! All relevant applicants will receive follow up within 72 hours.

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