Manufacturing Quality Excellence Leader

Radiall; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiall in Wallingford, CT seeks an Operational Quality Manager to drive quality, process consistency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will lead quality systems, CAPA, and audits while collaborating with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

You will mentor quality engineers and technicians, develop inspection plans, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ERP/MRP, SPC, and MSA. Travel 5–10% to support audits and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing root-cause analysis, CAPA and FMEA.
• Ability to develop control plans and SPC programs for manufacturing.
• Strong leadership to mentor quality engineers and shop-floor staff.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality-system audits.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards, inspection requirements, and SOPs.
• Lead quality performance across manufacturing operations and finished goods.
• Monitor quality metrics: scrap, rework, defects, first-pass yield, audits.
• Ensure processes meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Pareto, and FMEA for root-cause analysis.
• Lead CAPA investigations and verify corrective actions.
• Improve process capability, throughput, yield, and OEE.
• Prepare for customer, internal, and third-party audits and close findings.
• Provide training on quality procedures and problem solving.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

CAPA

FMEA

Control plans

SPC

MSA

Leadership

ISO 9001

Education

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Radiall in Wallingford, CT seeks an Operational Quality Manager to drive quality, process consistency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will lead quality systems, CAPA, and audits while collaborating with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

You will mentor quality engineers and technicians, develop inspection plans, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ERP/MRP, SPC, and MSA. Travel 5–10% to support audits and improvements.