Quality Assurance Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

On-site leadership environment

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the U.S. Quality Department in Torrington, CT.

You will oversee Quality Engineers and inspection teams, maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001, and drive ISO 13485 implementation while partnering with Operations, Sales, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate provides hands-on leadership with a proven ISO implementation track record and the ability to advance quality systems across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success implementing a new ISO standard in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead AS9100 and ISO certification audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. Quality Department, overseeing QA engineers and inspection teams.
• Maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance while guiding ISO 13485 implementation.
• Prepare for and manage internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Oversee customer quality issues, RCCA, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier quality efforts and FAI/PPAP activities.
• Develop quality strategy, reporting, and systems for growth.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and executive leadership on ERP/MES initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO implementation

Audits & RCCA

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

SAP

Epicor

AS9100/ISO management tools

Job description

Position Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Take ownership of an entire Quality function and lead the next phase of quality systems growth for an established, highly specialized manufacturer. We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the U.S. Quality Department, oversee Quality Engineers and inspection teams, maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, and drive the implementation of ISO 13485. This highly visible leadership role will also oversee audits, customer and supplier quality, root cause corrective action, FAI/PPAP activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on quality leader who has successfully implemented a new ISO standard within a manufacturing environment and has the confidence, technical depth, and leadership presence to build stronger systems, influence change, and take full ownership of the Quality function.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. Quality Department, including Quality Engineers and incoming/receiving inspection teams
• Maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance while leading ISO 13485 implementation
• Prepare for and successfully manage internal, customer, and certification audits
• Oversee customer quality issues, root cause corrective action (RCCA), and process improvement initiatives
• Lead supplier quality efforts and FAI/PPAP activities
• Develop quality strategy, reporting, and systems that support continued organizational growth
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and executive leadership while supporting future ERP/MES initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success implementing a new ISO standard, not solely maintaining an existing quality system
• Strong experience managing people and leading a Quality department or function
• Hands-on knowledge of quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Ability to lead AS9100 and ISO certification audits

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO 13485 experience strongly preferred, particularly implementation experience
• Electronics, PCB/PCBA, or aerospace manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SAP, Epicor, ASQ, or IPC certifications is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Generous combined PTO, sick time, and holiday program
• Flexible scheduling within an on-site leadership environment
• Strong advancement potential into Director-level and expanded U.S. Quality leadership responsibilities

If you are a proven Quality leader who can implement rigorous systems, lead successful audits, and drive meaningful change across a manufacturing organization.