Quality Manager
Hypertherm

Quality Manager

Hypertherm is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a team of quality technicians, strengthen metrology and measurement capability, and drive operational quality excellence. This role supports sustainable performance improvement, effective governance, and confidence in product and process quality.

As a Quality Manager, you will:

• Lead Quality Technicians & Metrology Operations: Guide, coach, and develop quality technicians; oversee metrology lab workflows, calibration practices, inspection setup, and adherence to measurement standards.
  
• Strengthen Measurement Capability: Apply basic GD&T knowledge, measurement methods, and CMM fundamentals to support evaluation of product and process performance; ensure accurate and consistent measurement practices.
  
• Drive Quality Governance & Assurance: Ensure effective implementation of work-unit processes, standards, and internal controls; contribute to documentation and continuous improvement of quality procedures.
  
• Lead Problem Solving & Improvement: Apply Green Belt-level tools to resolve operational issues; document processes, inspection methods, and procedures with clarity and rigor; support quality improvements and risk mitigation.
  
• Guide Associates & Build Capability: Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development of associates; promote evidence-based decision-making and rapid response to issues; support capability building in measurement, documentation, and quality tools.
  
• Lead Leadership Development: Model leadership behaviors that promote empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement; support associate development through coaching, feedback, and identification of growth opportunities.
  

Who you are and the experience you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5-10 years of experience, or Master's degree in STEM/MBA with 3-8 years of experience
  
• Experience leading or coordinating quality technicians
  
• Foundational understanding of GD&T, measurement techniques, and CMM operation
  
• Strong documentation skills and process improvement mindset
  
• Knowledge of ISO9001, basic project management, and customer-focused quality practices
  
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required or in progress)
  

What makes you successful:

• Ability to lead and motivate associates
  
• Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving
  
• Practical understanding of measurement and inspection methods
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality culture
  

Location: Onsite-Hanover, NH

Travel: Up to 10% domestic and International

Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:

• Collaborative, 100% employee-ownedculture
  
• Profit-SharingandEmployeeStock Ownership(ESOP)
  
• Five days/year paidCommunity Service Time
  
• Strong commitment toEnvironmental Stewardship
  
• Stable,growingorganization with ano-layoff philosophy
  

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Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.

$107,495.00-$179,160.00 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

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