Quality Manager

Position

Quality Manager

45 Newell Street, Southington, CT

Yarde Metals is a world‑class metals service center with a reputation for delivering quality products—the first time, on time, every time. We are recognized as an Employer of Choice and employ the most experienced and talented associates in the metals industry. If you are looking to join an organization that offers excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a work environment that values its associates.

We are searching for an experienced Quality Manager responsible for developing, executing, and monitoring the organization’s quality programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives for multiple locations and overseeing the export compliance function.

• Manage all aspects of the QMS to ensure proper quality processes and systems are in place to facilitate, control, and distribute high quality products and services.
• Drive continuous improvement working with all departments within the organization.
• Recommend changes to existing programs and develop new programs and systems to meet customer specifications, improve products and services, create efficiencies, and reduce waste.
• Interpret compliance requirements and specifications of the customer and all interested parties, apply them to the business, and promote awareness throughout the organization.
• Maintain a comprehensive document control and records system for policies, work instructions, procedures, and forms.
• Manage daily quality activities, monitor non‑conformance issues, conduct root‑cause analysis.
• Maintain AS9100 & ISO Certifications through review of QMS and internal audits of processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through the gathering and analysis of data.
• Respond to customer non‑conformances in a manner that satisfies aerospace requirements with RCCA.
• Work with suppliers to ensure quality of incoming material.
• Initiate corrective actions, process improvements, and solutions.
• Prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits for all locations.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics, measurements, and trends.
• Oversee all Export/ITAR government compliance and associated training.
• Manage the compliance, daily review, and approval process for Export/ITAR orders.
• Exercise organizational freedom and unrestricted access to top management to resolve issues related to the quality management system.
• Conduct recurring meetings, new‑hire quality training, and annual management meetings.
• Directly supervise and coach direct reports.
• Perform the duties of direct reports as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management within the metals service center industry or aerospace/defense manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of metallics and metal products.
• Proven expertise with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) standards, including implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, relevant quality standards and process controls.
• Experience managing export compliance and knowledge of laws.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal/external audits and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and improving quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation control system.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train, mentor, and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Standard onsite work schedule is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with expected overtime as an exempt position.
• Reporting location is Connecticut. Must be local or willing to relocate.
• Overnight travel required.

• Competitive wages and bonuses.
• Two bonus programs.
• Medical insurance coverage with low co‑pays, deductibles, and weekly contributions.
• Dental and vision…