Quality Manager

HEICO; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capewell Aerial Systems in South Windsor, CT seeks a Quality Manager to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for the quality department. You will manage quality personnel, interface with customers and suppliers, and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in support of customer and business objectives.

The role requires managing the QMS, evaluating production operations for quality, and developing/maintaining department budgets,

Qualifications

• Quality leadership and team management
• Experience with QMS and AS9100 aerospace standards
• Ability to interface with customers and suppliers
• Strong compliance and regulatory awareness
• Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Capewell Quality function and personnel
• Maintain QMS and AS9100 aerospace standard compliance
• Evaluate operations to ensure product quality and specs meet requirements
• Develop and control the Quality Assurance budget
• Lead internal auditing activities and corrective actions
• Collaborate with production and management to draft quality standards
• Develop and implement quality testing and evaluation processes
• Assess test results and approve changes as needed
• Review quality control docs for accuracy and relevance
• Periodically report quality status to leadership and regulatory bodies
• Ensure a safe and compliant shop floor and environment
• Coordinate with teams to meet department and company goals
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and manage performance

Job description

JOB TITLE: Quality Manager

LOCATION: Capewell Aerial Systems - South Windsor, CT

REPORTS TO: President

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for the quality department and is responsible for managing quality personnel, customer and supplier interface, maintaining compliance with all AS9100, ISO, and regulatory requirements, and drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement in support of customer and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Capewell Quality efforts and personnel
• Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) and AS9100 Aerospace Standard
• Evaluate production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements
• Develop and assure Quality Assurance Department budget is maintained
• Manage internal auditing activities
• Collaborate with management and senior staff across production departments, to draft acceptable quality standards and compliance procedures
• Develop and implement quality standard testing and evaluation processes
• Assess test results and approves recommended changes
• Review quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, compliance, and relevance
• Periodically report the status of quality control and operations to executive leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies
• Be accountable for Quality Program management and timely performance of Quality Assurance Department tasks
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Work cooperatively with other employees to meet department and company goals.
• This position requires personal protective equipment on the shop floor where safety glasses and composite toe safety shoes are required by all.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform additional duties as directed by management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all direct reports, ensuring timely, constructive feedback and alignment with organizational goals. Applies progressive discipline promptly and consistently, manages performance on a regular basis, and addresses issues as they arise.
• Engage with team members regularly to ensure proactive conflict resolution, development, and alignment on tasks and priorities.
• Assist in the company’s goal-setting process by recommending department goals and working with team members to assign individual goals