**Description** We are seeking a Manufacturing & Quality Manager to lead production and quality operations, and operational quality systems for our next-generation intraoral scanner devices. This role is critical to ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) excellence across manufacturing, while maintaining a compliant and high-performing Quality Management System (QMS). Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Manufacturing Operations & Production Management Manage all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics in manufacturing. Ensure production targets are met with efficiency, quality, and cost control. Oversee data collection and analysis (yields, defects, throughput) to drive improvements. Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to improve productivity and reduce waste. 🔹 Quality & Operational Quality Oversee day-to-day quality functions across production. Maintain and improve QMS in accordance with ISO 13485 and internal standards. Lead root cause investigations, 8D corrective actions, and internal audits. Drive initiatives for scrap reduction, first-pass yield, and inspection effectiveness. Support document control, training programs, and process validations. 🔹 Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop manufacturing and quality teams, balancing staffing with production needs. Foster a positive team environment built on trust, performance, and accountability. Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams. 🔹 Supply Chain & Production Planning Align production plans with demand forecasts and ensure material availability. Collaborate with procurement to manage supplier performance and incoming quality. Monitor inventory of critical parts and consumables to prevent shortages. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or operations. 2+ years in leadership roles with experience managing cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks, ideally in a regulated environment (ISO 13485 or similar). Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and CAPA methodologies. Excellent communication, analytical, and team-building skills. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Benefits information provided at the time of a potential offer **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.