Aerospace Quality Manager | AS9100, CAPA & CI Lead

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA and FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the local quality team and oversee QA/QC to ensure AS9100 compliance and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Engineering to respond to information requests, resolve non-conformities, support audits, and develop inspection plans, guiding manufacturing on quality standards and best practices. The role requires strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical) or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in using DISCUS and Net-Inspect for FAI and FAIRs.
• Proficiency in AS9100 and AS9102 (First Article Inspection and Reporting).
• Experience in new product qualification and validation testing is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages direct reports including the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions.
• Coaches and directs the team to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers, driving improved customer service.
• Utilizes the CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) tool to track, address and solve internal and external root cause evaluations.
• Drive a "continuous improvement" company culture with respect to problem solving
• Verifies effectiveness of problem resolution by monitoring production performance after implementation.
• Works directly with customers and suppliers for quality audits, source inspections and quality concerns
• Develops, implements, and maintains documents and procedures in compliance with industry standards.
• Represents the Quality function for new product introduction and program launches, ensuring customer requirements are met, validate processes, develop inspection plans, etc.
• Participate in contract review to help ensure company compliance to requirements
• Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team on quality standards and best practices.
• Oversee and coordinate First Article Inspection (FAI) with the team to verify the manufacturing processes and ensure the product meets specified requirements.
• Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and feed inputs from manufacturing floor for an effective analysis.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality engineering experience in aer​

Problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical) or related field

Tools

DISCUS

Net-Inspect

AS9100

Job description

Times Microwave Systems is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the local quality team and oversee QA/QC to ensure AS9100 compliance and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Engineering to respond to information requests, resolve non-conformities, support audits, and develop inspection plans, guiding manufacturing on quality standards and best practices. The role requires strong problem-solving and leadership skills.