Quality & Hardware Test Manager

Woonsocket
6 months ago
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Who Are We?
My client, founded in 1978 is a global leader in designing and manufacturing precision electro-analytical instrumentation such as pH meters for industries including food and beverage, aquaculture and hydroponics. Its US headquarters is located in Rhode Island, where the company oversees research, development, manufacturing, glass electrode production, injection molding and quality control. From its Rhode Island base, Hanna supports a worldwide presence with more than 3,000 products serving diverse scientific and industrial applications.

Why Join?
They are a unique company, founded in 1978 from humble beginnings in the founders' garage and bathroom, it has since grown into a global organization with operations in 34 countries. They pioneered making pH testing affordable and accessible to everyone, and today remain privately owned and family-run by the founder's son and daughter, preserving a close-knit, collaborative culture. Unlike large corporations burdened with red tape, they pride themselves on agility and innovation. They design, manufacture, and test everything in-house, which means that teams can rapidly move ideas from R&D straight to leadership.

Benefits
Highlight:
100% paid health and dental - we pay the full deductable
Full benefits on separate documents

Job Title(s)
Quality/Hardware Test Manager

What Will This Person Be Doing?
Lead and contribute within a small team of 3-4 hardware test engineers, acting as both a hands-on engineer and a coach.
Mentor, guide, and support engineers while holding them accountable to project deadlines.
Manage multiple testing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Perform hardware testing directly, with a focus on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee quality standards and processes, ensuring compliance with ISO9001 certification, EMC standards, and other applicable regulations.
Develop and implement new quality processes where gaps exist.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation, ensuring full traceability of testing and compliance activities.

Essential Skills
US Citizen
Experience with ISO9001 and strong knowledge of quality standards
Proven experience with product testing, particularly hardware reliability testing
Background in Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related field)

Desirable Skills
Experience with consumer products (e.g., handheld devices, baby monitors, medical devices)

Target Salary
$120,000 - $150,000

Location
Woonsocket, Rhode Island (Full-time on site)

Working Hours
Monday - Friday
Core Hours: 08:30am - 5:00pm (EDT)

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