Lead Quality Technician

Watts Water Technologies•Franklin, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Watts is seeking a Lead Quality Technician to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight of quality activities within an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturing environment. This role is the primary quality point of contact for an assigned shift, area, or product line. Responsibilities include coordinating quality efforts, supporting audits, leading corrective actions, mentoring quality staff, and ensuring consistent application of quality and environmental standards. The position involves decision-making authority without direct people-management responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role, including senior or lead-level responsibilities.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of: ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of: Audits, CAPA ownership, risk-based thinking, and document control
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, standards, and controlled documentation.
Strong proficiency with inspection tools, measurement techniques, and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and make decisions without direct authority.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred)
Ability to prioritize competing demands while supporting production and maintaining compliance.

Nice To Haves

advanced quality, technical, or environmental training preferred
MRP/ERP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead quality resource for the assigned shift, manufacturing area, or product line, including off shift or limited-supervision periods.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and Manufacturing Associates.
Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and continuity of quality controls.
Coordinate and prioritize quality activities to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
Develop, revise, and control quality and environmental documentation (procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, records) in accordance with document control standards, including release, revision, training, and archival.
Lead and perform product, process, layered, and internal system audits; support external registrar and customer audits.
Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, including verification of effectiveness and sustainability.
Support review and approval of PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation in collaboration with Quality Engineering.
Support production decision-making related to product conformity, containment, release, deviations, and disposition.
Lead or represent Quality in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including evaluation of nonconforming material and analysis of scrap, rework, and cost of quality data.
Apply statistical methods, SPC, and data analysis tools to identify risk, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Analyze and communicate supplier, in-process, customer quality, and environmental performance metrics.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, and EHS to resolve quality and environmental issues.
Support identification, control, and improvement of environmental aspects and impacts per ISO 14001, including waste minimization and proper material handling.
Maintain housekeeping standards and comply with safety, environmental, and quality policies, including PPE requirements.
Promptly report job-related injuries, illnesses, environmental incidents, or significant quality issues.
Maintain attendance, punctuality, and flexibility to support shift coverage as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or Supervisor.