Senior Quality Manager - Stellant Systems

Job Title: Sr Quality Manager

Internal Job Title: Senior Manager, Quality

Location: Topsfield, MA

Salary: $100,000-$120,000/yr

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers.  We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

Stellant Systems is seeking a talented Sr Quality Manager at our Topsfield, MA location to direct quality assurance efforts and to ensure the products conform to quality standards.  

• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards, procedures, and controls.
• Coordinate receiving inspection, in-process, and final inspection.
• Work directly with Manufacturing to schedule and control inspection activities and to enforce requirements as specified by raw materials, ingredients, products and package specifications and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise and train all Inspection Personnel to Commercial and Military Specifications.
• Attend production meetings and assigns priorities to all levels of inspection review.
• Review and approves test data, repair evaluations, certificates of compliance, and other customer required documentation.
• Responsible for final disposition of discrepancy reports, material correction notices and source inspection reports.
• Review and approve work orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Responsible for MRB action.  Coordinates between Engineering, Design and Drafting, Test, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Ensures that all incoming material is properly accounted for and dispositioned.
• Make provisions for Government or customer source inspection when required.
• Coordinate Quality Control and training between Stellant PST and other facilities.
• Initiate the shipping process for final products.  Review and approve shipping documentation.
• Maintain a positive work environment by professional and courteous conduct and communications with others, including supervisors, co-workers, customers and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 10 years’ experience in quality assurance and 5+ years supervisory/management experience.
• Certified IPC Specialist to J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610. 
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Excellent communications skills, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).