Manager, Design Assurance

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Manager, Design Assurance in remote role ensuring quality in new product development. Collaborating across teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,600 - $153,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering and new product development, with a strong focus on integrating quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Proficient in risk management, quality planning tools, and methodologies to ensure product reliability and compliance with customer specifications.

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Quality EngineeringDesign AssuranceRisk ManagementNew Product DevelopmentQuality Tools and Methodologies

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Hard Skills

DFMEAPFMEAHazard AnalysisVerification and Validation TechniquesDesign ControlsEngineering Drawings InterpretationQuality Metrics MonitoringControl PlansInspection/Test StrategiesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationPartnership Development

Tools & Technologies

NPD SystemsQuality Planning ToolsAutomation OptimizationPhase-Gate ProcessesDesign Quality Plans

Certifications & Qualifications

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Lean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

APQPPPAPProduct Lifecycle ManagementCross-Functional TeamsManufacturing Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the quality subject matter expert on cross-functional new product development teams
Ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product development lifecycle
Support design control and phase-gate / NPD processes from concept through commercialization
Develop, deploy, coach, and maintain best practice quality planning tools and methods including: Design quality plans which clearly define expectations Control plans that focus on prevention vs. detection Inspection/test strategies: optimizing automation, prevention, zero defect mentality
Ensure effective risk management activities: DFMEA, PFMEA, hazard analysis, FRACA, and mitigation tracking
Subject matter expert in product and process design reviews to ensure quality and reliability considerations are addressed and properly resolved
Develop and implement verification and validation techniques to ensure NPD products meet critical-to-quality (CTQ) requirements
Ensure traceability between customer requirements, design inputs, test methods, and acceptance criteria
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Manufacturing and Supplier Quality teams to support effective design transfer and production readiness
Establishing disciplined problem-solving efforts that identify root cause and implement effective corrective and preventive actions within development and product launch
Monitor quality metrics during development builds, pilot runs, and launch phases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline
5+ years’ experience in quality engineering, design assurance, new product development and well-established NPD systems
Strong working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies as abovementioned
Experience participating in complex matrix, cross-functional product development environments
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Design controls, and product lifecycle management processes; ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma or similar certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs