Aerospace Quality Leader — AS9100 & Audit Expert

Jobot

Windsor (CT)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits
401(k) Match
Stable Aerospace Environment
Advanced CNC Equipment
Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Manager in Windsor, CT to lead aerospace QA programs and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing process. The role focuses on tightening quality controls, leading audits, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a full-time, on-site environment.

You will own the AS9100 QMS, manage the internal audit program, oversee receiving, in-process, final and First Article inspections, and guide a high-performing quality team to achieve top metrics while complying with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of aerospace or defense quality experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
  • Hands-on experience maintaining an AS9100 QMS and leading audits.
  • Knowledge of DCMA oversight, MIL-SPEC requirements, and FAR/DFARS flowdowns.
  • Strong root cause analysis skills using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and PFMEA.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T.
  • Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
  • ASQ or AS9100 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System and lead registrar, customer, and DCMA audits.
  • Manage the internal audit program and ensure findings are closed on time.
  • Oversee receiving, in-process, final, and First Article inspections.
  • Lead the Material Review Board and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to closure.
  • Manage customer complaints and returns with timely corrective action responses.
  • Run the supplier quality program, including approvals, audits, and scorecards.
  • Maintain calibration, document control, and product traceability.
  • Track and report quality metrics such as first pass yield, scrap, and cost of quality.
  • Lead, coach, and evaluate the quality team.

Skills

Aerospace QA experience
Leadership
AS9100 Audits

Education

Bachelors in engineering or related

Tools

ERP systems
Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Quality Manager in Windsor, CT to lead aerospace QA programs and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing process. The role focuses on tightening quality controls, leading audits, and ensuring customer satisfaction in a full-time, on-site environment.

You will own the AS9100 QMS, manage the internal audit program, oversee receiving, in-process, final and First Article inspections, and guide a high-performing quality team to achieve top metrics while complying with

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