Senior Manager - or Director of Quality

Spellman•Hauppauge, NY

26d•$153,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Quality/Director of Quality serves as the Quality Engineering leader for Spellman’s Hauppauge and Valhalla manufacturing sites. This position is responsible for driving quality initiatives across production, engineering, and supplier functions to ensure products consistently meet internal standards and customer requirements. The role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on involvement in quality systems, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical or related disciplines.
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering and Management within electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
Strong understanding of PCBs, SMT, and system-level assembly.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve measurable quality improvements.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC, and failure analysis tools (FMEA, Pareto, control charts, etc.).
Proficiency with MS Office, Minitab, and ERP systems (Glovia/CrescentOne a plus).
Experience implementing or maintaining Quality Management Systems (ISO9001/14001); ISO13485 or FDA experience a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to engage effectively across functions and cultures.

Nice To Haves

ISO13485 or FDA experience a plus.
Glovia/CrescentOne a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the site Quality organization, including Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
Manage daily quality operations for both the Valhalla and Hauppauge facilities.
Partner with the Director and VP of Quality to align site initiatives with corporate goals and key metrics.
Lead internal quality audits covering product, process, and compliance areas.
Define and monitor quality KPIs; develop and execute improvement plans.
Establish strong working relationships with key customers to ensure responsiveness to quality concerns and expectations.
Oversee Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) programs to ensure timely resolution of issues and sustainable improvements.
Drive reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through root cause analysis and cross-functional problem-solving.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify design, process, and vendor-related improvements.
Utilize PFMEA and Control Plans to ensure proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
Support implementation and maintenance of ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards; assist with regulatory compliance as required.
Support and mentor staff through training, feedback, and performance development.
Develop and manage departmental budgets (labor, materials, and capital).
Contribute to company-wide quality initiatives and best-practice sharing across sites.