Quality Manager

Barnes Group; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group is looking for a Quality Manager at their East Granby location. The successful candidate will lead quality management initiatives, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster a proactive quality culture. You will be responsible for implementing effective quality processes and engaging with teams to achieve zero-defect quality performance.

The ideal candidate will have 10 years of manufacturing experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in AS9100. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, and Six Sigma certification is preferred. Join Barnes Group and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong team leadership and motivational skills.
• Proficient in AS9100 and Quality Management System administration.
• Excellent customer-focused and analytical skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site’s quality management system meets/exceeds standards.
• Manage un-repairable parts program.
• Address quality issues effectively and promptly.
• Facilitate employee training programs.
• Monitor and analyze process outputs for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management Systems

Project Management

Six Sigma

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BS or BA degree in engineering or related technical field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Barnes Aerospace East Granby, CRO is seeking a hands‑on, progressive leader to join its team as Quality Manager. As a key member of the site leadership team, the right candidate should have a proven track record of providing leadership and expertise in developing and implementing a comprehensive quality program to support complex overhaul and repair processes as well as New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. As Quality Manager, you will focus on building, expanding and sustaining a culture of quality to drive toward zero‑defects, no‑conformance and escapes. This candidate should have a proven track record of driving performance and results through effective leadership of people‑grounded in core values with a demonstrated ability to cultivate a high performance, collaborative and engaged team that wants to “win”. If you are a high energy, motivated individual that thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, please submit your name and credentials for further consideration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure the site’s and vendor’s quality management system consistently meet / exceed customer requirements, regulatory compliance, AS 9100 structure, special processes (NADCAP) and other industry appropriate requirements.
• Submit reports of defects on non‑airworthy condition in accordance with CFR 145.221.
• Manage un‑repairable parts program and support non‑conforming material process.
• Promptly address quality issues when needed and ensure quick and effective root cause analysis & actions to minimize impact to customers and to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain strong communication with customers, internal management team, and vendors to ensure quality level is meeting expectations.
• Facilitate, management and support employee training program, including the maintenance and accountability of training records.
• Assist Engineering in setting work processes to ensure ‘built in quality’ and ‘inspecting quality in’ steps are optimized.
• Monitor and analyze process / product outputs, identify systemic problem / opportunity areas, provide data to the divisional team(s), and work with team members to drive process improvement to work toward zero‑defect quality performance.
• Increase quality skill bench strength: educate, coach and mentor in inspection methods, auditing, root cause corrective action and 6 Sigma philosophy, methodology and tools.
• Manage divisional cost of quality and optimize return on investment.
• Manage performance of direct reports, including both salaried and hourly workforce.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5 years proven managerial experience; aerospace preferred.
• Proven team leadership skills with ability to effectively influence and motivate others.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and prior administration of Quality Management System.
• Substantial functional experience with successful track record of results.
• Strong customer‑focused, quantitative, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work effectively with diverse customers and team members.
• Previous experience in customer relations and resolving issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent required; Black Belt certification preferred.

Education Requirements:

• BS or BA degree in engineering or other technical field. Master’s degree related field or MBA preferred.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.