About this opportunity
Software Placement Group lists this MANAGER, MANUFACTURING QUALITY opportunity in budd lake, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Schedule: full-time, on-site
Overview
A manufacturer of medical instrumentation is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Quality to serve as a visible, hands-on leader who builds a strong quality and compliance culture, develops people, strengthens manufacturing controls, and partners across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain. This role shapes how quality enables reliable execution, continuous improvement, customer confidence, and sustainable growth, with ownership of the manufacturing quality system and leadership of quality team members.
What you'll do
Own and advance the manufacturing quality system, including leading and developing quality team members
Lead, coach, and develop Quality team members through clear priorities, regular feedback, effective delegation, and meaningful growth opportunities
Provide day-to-day Quality leadership for manufacturing operations, including floor presence, escalation support, and disposition decisions
Deliver QMS training and ensure timely resolution of production issues
Partner across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to strengthen manufacturing controls
Required qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering, or related field
Minimum 7 years of related experience in a medical device manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years' team leadership/supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing quality systems, nonconformance, CAPA, investigations, root cause analysis, product release, audits, supplier quality, and validation or qualification activities
Working knowledge of applicable quality system standards and requirements, such as ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820 (QMSR), and ISO 14971 risk management principles, with the ability to apply requirements in a practical manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use quality and manufacturing systems
10% travel, both domestically and possibly internationally
Preferred qualifications
Master's degree
ASQ certifications a plus
Why this role
This is a visible, hands-on leadership opportunity to shape how quality enables reliable execution, continuous improvement, customer confidence, and sustainable growth.
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Worksite address
budd lake, NJ, 07828, US
Who can apply
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