Quality Control Manager

Company Information

Meridian Adhesives Group is a rapidly growing full service global adhesive solutions provider, specializing in adhesive technologies used in electronics, industrial, and infrastructure applications.

Fueled by a series of strategic acquisitions since its formation in 2018, Meridian has established itself as an adhesive technology leader for a broad, global, blue-chip customer base comprised of OEMs, distributors, and industrial clients with an expanding global footprint.

Job Description

The Quality Control (QC) Manager operates within an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System to ensure our products facilities, methods, processes, and procedures conform to both Company and customer requirements.

The Quality Control Manager organizes department workflow, coordinating daily activities of the lab while interacting with the Production Supervisor and other departments to manage priorities.

This role ensures Product compliance to internal and customer specifications; and supports continuous product and process improvements through collection, analysis, and reporting of test results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate Quality Control laboratory in compliance with ISO 9001 standard.
• Publish regular reports on product and process quality by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Interface with Company’s suppliers to promote beneficial relationships based on continuous improvement.
• Supervise a team of Laboratory Technicians in Meridian’s Billerica, MA and Cranston, RI facilities.
• Organizes daily laboratory routine and workflow based on facility needs.
• Provides guidance, training, and skills development to QC employees.
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment and instruments are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Troubleshoot and repair instruments. Schedule outside equipment vendor services as needed.
• Maintain service contracts of key laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Coordinate outside calibration vendors as needed.
• Manage stocks of key laboratory consumable supplies.
• Operate QC laboratories in compliance with all applicable federal, local and Company safety regulations and policies.
• Maintain and understand all relevant laboratory procedures.
• Maintain Company’s documentation and certification to MIL-STD-883 adhesive standard.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven history of effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related discipline.
• Five to ten years’ experience as a QC Supervisor or Manager.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality system.
• Experience with chemical or adhesives manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with reporting of quality metrics and SPC.
• Experience with measuring and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and legal standards for laboratory operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite required. Experience with ERP, Project Management, SPC and Analytics software preferred.
• No 3rd Party Recruiters

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.