Quality Assurance Manager

Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 annually

Shift: 1st Shift

Role Type: Full-Time

Location: Hartford, CT

Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 annually

Shift: 1st Shift

Role Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Manager to direct quality functions in our manufacturing facility. You will be tasked with refining our Quality Management System, upholding rigorous aerospace and manufacturing standards, and guiding a team dedicated to maintaining high product integrity and client satisfaction.

• Direct and supervise daily quality assurance tasks throughout our production floor.
• Enhance and sustain the effectiveness of our internal Quality Management System.
• Guarantee adherence to ISO 9001 and AS9100 benchmarks alongside specific client needs.
• Design, execute, and track essential quality protocols, workflows, and records.
• Direct internal and third-party audits, managing preparation, remediation, and subsequent actions.
• Drive non-conformance reviews, perform root-cause investigations, and implement preventive measures.
• Track performance indicators to help boost overall operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality challenges.
• Analyze inspection data to spot trends and proactively stop recurring defects.
• Handle client feedback and quality inquiries by implementing necessary corrective measures.
• Mentor and train quality staff to foster professional development and team success.
• Verify that inspection techniques and equipment meet all necessary regulatory standards.
• Support vendor quality programs by partnering with suppliers to rectify quality issues.
• Keep precise quality logs to ensure all documentation remains audit-ready.
• Cultivate an organizational environment centered on accountability and ongoing quality improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing quality experience, including time in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• In-depth familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality frameworks.
• Proven background in facilitating or participating in various audit processes.
• Solid grasp of continuous improvement strategies, root-cause analysis, and corrective action workflows.
• Experience managing quality metrics, inspection protocols, and essential documentation.
• Capability to interpret complex engineering blueprints, specifications, and client requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Background in aerospace, machining, or other strictly regulated manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.

• AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001
• Internal or Lead Auditor background
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Root Cause Analysis / 8D
• Non-Conformance Management
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Supplier Quality Management
• Customer Quality Relations
• Aerospace manufacturing standards
• Quality measurement and inspection systems

• Annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000
• Stable full-time, 1st shift schedule
• Leadership role with the chance to shape our quality department
• Professional advancement opportunities within our expanding manufacturing business
• Full suite of employee benefits

Essential proficiencies include:

• Quality Inspection Expertise
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• AS9100 Quality Systems
• Quality Control Proficiency
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• AS9100 Knowledge
• ISO
  9001 Compliance

Technologies and systems utilized:

• ERP Software
• Quality Control Software