Quality Manager

Boyd•Woburn, MA

78d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and compliance efforts at their Woburn facility. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of product reliability and customer satisfaction in the design and manufacturing of Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates for critical aerospace and defense applications. The Quality Manager will oversee all quality-related activities, including quality assurance, quality control, compliance with aerospace and defense standards, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with the Process Engineering Manager, Production, and cross-functional teams to maintain and elevate product quality while supporting operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or a related technical field.
A minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in quality management
A minimum of four (4) years of experience with AS9100 certification and audits.
Experience managing quality systems in precision manufacturing environments.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
Experience and proficiency with quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Experience in an environment with aluminum brazing, machining, or thermal management products.
Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, etc.).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant aerospace/defense standards.
Ensure effective implementation of quality policies, procedures, and documentation.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities for Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates.
Implement robust quality control plans, including statistical process control (SPC), first article inspection (FAI), and non-conformance management.
Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits; ensure timely closure of findings.
Maintain compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other export control requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality concerns and audits.
Develop and manage the supplier quality program, including supplier evaluations, audits, and performance monitoring.
Drive corrective actions with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Lead problem-solving efforts using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and PFMEA.
Collaborate with the Process Engineering and Maintenance teams to identify and eliminate root causes of quality issues.
Track and improve key quality metrics (e.g., scrap rate, first-pass yield, customer returns, PPM).
Partner closely with Process Engineering, Production, and Engineering teams during New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure quality requirements are integrated from the design phase.
Provide quality support for production issue resolution and process validation.
Develop and deliver quality training programs for employees at all levels.
Mentor and lead the Quality team to build technical expertise and a strong quality culture.
Support the site’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, ensuring quality activities align with overall workplace safety.
Stay current with evolving industry standards and regulations.