Quality Control (QC) Manager

About Vector Controls

Located just outside Boston (Newton, MA), Vector Controls designs and manufactures advanced propulsion and motion control systems for commercial, Coast Guard, and Naval applications, both domestic and international. Our products integrate mechanical components, electronics, embedded software, and control systems to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Quality and reliability are central to our work. Our Quality Control team works closely with Engineering and Production to ensure that components, assemblies, and complete systems meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.

We are a small, collaborative company where every team member has a direct impact on product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Manager to supervise a team of 4–6 QC Engineers and Technicians.

The successful candidate will oversee product inspection, testing, documentation, and final acceptance of electronic, mechanical, and integrated control systems. The role includes maintaining and improving quality processes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements, and supporting product reliability.

Experience in the marine industry is not required. Candidates from aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial automation, and other quality-critical industries are encouraged to apply.

Employment Requirements

• This is a full-time, on-site position in Newton, MA.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background and professional reference checks, conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4–6 QC Engineers and Technicians, including workload planning, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Develop, review, and maintain inspection procedures, test protocols, acceptance criteria, and quality documentation.
• Oversee incoming inspections, production testing, final system verification, and product acceptance.
• Establish and maintain a quality records system, ensuring proper documentation, product traceability, and record retention.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve inspection, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure that electronic hardware, embedded software, cables, mechanical assemblies, and complete systems meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality management processes consistent with ISO 9001 and support compliance with applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements.
• Identify and investigate product nonconformances, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve test reports, inspection records, and other quality documentation.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment, measurement instruments, and specialized test fixtures.
• Support internal and external audits, customer inspections, supplier quality evaluations, and product certification activities.
• Coordinate QC activities with Production to meet delivery schedules while maintaining quality standards.

Desired Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality, preferably in an engineering or technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing quality control operations and supervising engineers, technicians, or technical teams.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems. Familiarity with ABS or other industry certification requirements is a plus.
• Experience developing and maintaining inspection procedures, test protocols, quality records, and product traceability.
• Experience with nonconformance reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and mechanical inspection instruments.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software for reviewing engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person