Quality Manager

HireFocus LLC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HireFocus LLC in Waterbury, CT, seeks a Quality Manager to establish and maintain quality standards across products in the aerospace sector. You will drive audits, corrective actions, and collaboration with production and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in engineering, aerospace experience, and strong leadership, analytical skills, and familiarity with ISO 9001 and SPC/FMEA methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in quality management, aerospace preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC, RCA, FMEA.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership and clear communication abilities.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team player.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency with quality management software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain quality standards, specifications, and inspection techniques.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
• Train and educate employees on quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry regulations.
• Manage and maintain the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to address quality-related concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality control and implement necessary changes to improve quality processes.

Skills

Quality management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

QMS software

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Experience in aerospace quality management

Job description

• Establish and maintain quality standards, specifications, and inspection techniques.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
• Train and educate employees on quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry regulations.
• Manage and maintain the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to address quality-related concerns and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality control and implement necessary changes to improve quality processes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in quality management, preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with quality control tools and techniques, such as statistical process control, root cause analysis, and failure mode and effects analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management system certifications is preferred.