Quality Manager

SKF; Washington; On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF in Winsted, CT is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality management system and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations through collaboration with internal teams and customers.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of quality leadership, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and Infor XA to support ISO 9001/AS9100. This role reports to the factory manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business management or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 / AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• 3–5 years of quality management experience.
• Strong interaction across levels with excellent communication.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and data reporting tools.
• Knowledge of risk prevention tools like MSA, PFMEA is preferred.
• 6 Sigma or equivalent problem-solving skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management assessments and drive world-class performance.
• Resolve quality issues with internal and external customers.
• Maintain calibration, metrology docs and quality manuals.
• Implement continuous improvement within QMS to reduce defects.
• Analyze data to support factory management and communicate findings.
• Oversee internal, supplier, accreditation, and customer audits.
• Ensure adherence to policies and production certification.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Process improvement

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

Infor XA

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

QualityManager

Location: Winsted, CT

Salary Range: $111,000.00 to $125,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

Wereguided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

Werea company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers inan equitableenvironment.

Learn about SKF atwww.skf.com.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and presents quality management assessment initiatives and scores; leading efforts to achieve world class performance.


• Effectively communicates and works to resolve all quality issues through collaboration with internal and external customers.


• Satisfies requirements related to calibration systems, clean room operations and metrology providing and maintaining appropriate documentation, quality manuals and document controls


• Implements continuous improvement principles within the quality management system to reduce defects and improve operational efficiencies.


• Continuously contributes to the development and improvement of existing processes and procedures as necessary ensuring adherence to factory, group, and corporate policies.


• Develops and analyzes data to support the factory manager and communicates findings effectively across the organization.


• Responsible for customer returns, complaints & satisfaction


• Responsible for ISO, AS & Nadcap compliance


• Responsible for managing the training, qualification and certification of inspection operators. Works cross functionally to address quality performance issues to drive zero defect performance.


• Responsible for managing all elements of the quality value chain in meeting Quality Management System objectives as required.


• Manages internal, supplier, accreditation, and customer audits to optimize accuracy of the systems.


• Satisfies quality activities at the factory level for procurement of raw materials, capital projects and production certification.


• Collaborating with the Group Purchasing Team to procure inspection equipment as needed.


• Communicate customer concerns based on effective analysis of nonconformance control and inventory control of effected materials.


• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for personal development and success in of the team in achieving organizational goals.


• NDT, automated inspection related experience is a plus.


• Technology implementation, project planning experience a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering, business management or equivalent.


• Working knowledge of aerospace industry and customer standards is preferred.


• Previous experience managing the Quality Management System; minimum level ISO 9001 desirable level AS9100.


• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in quality management are required.


• Requires a high degree of foresight, objectivity, imagination, and analytical abilities.


• Must be able to effectively interact at all levels within the Company with strong written and verbal communication skills.


• A thorough knowledge of manufacturing, audit techniques, process qualification quality systems is required.


• Must be computer savvy with a high proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, ERP systems (Infor / XA experience is a plus), and database reporting software (Power BI or similar).


• Working understanding of risk prevention tools (MSA, PFMEA, capability studies) is strongly preferred


• Formal problem-solving skills (6 sigma or equivalent) is preferred

WhatYoullLove About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-beingand health.

Diversity in the Workplace.At SKF, we strive to e