Quality Manager

SKF Group; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group in the United States (CT) is seeking a Quality Management Leader to own and drive the QMS across operations and supplier networks. The role focuses on compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100, audits, data-driven improvements, and customer quality liaison to enhance product reliability.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of quality leadership, strong analytical skills with Power BI and Excel, and experience in aerospace manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in quality management or quality system leadership.
• ISO 9001 certification required; AS9100 strongly preferred.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments and applicable customer or regulatory standards preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of risk-based quality tools such as MSA, PFMEA, and process capability analysis.
• Formal training or experience in Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the full scope of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive compliance with ISO, AS, and Nadcap certifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Analyze quality and operational data and translate results into insights for leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality matters including complaints and returns.
• Establish and maintain systems for calibration, metrology, and cleanroom documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, contain, and resolve nonconformances and control inventory.
• Support supplier qualification, raw material sourcing, capital equipment, and production certification.
• Partner with Purchasing to identify and acquire inspection equipment to support quality objectives.
• Oversee training, qualification, and certification programs for inspection personnel.
• Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement opportunities across teams and stakeholders.
• Refine procedures to align with site, group, and corporate requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to develop team capabilities.
• Support technology implementation and project planning related to quality systems.
• Experience with NDT methods and automated inspection technologies is beneficial.

Skills

Quality management

Audit methodologies

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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.

We're guided 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.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the full scope of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring objectives are met across operations and the extended value chain.
• Drive compliance with applicable industry and customer standards, including ISO, AS, and Nadcap certifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits to maintain system integrity and accuracy.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, enhancing process capability, and improving overall operational performance.
• Analyze quality and operational data, translating results into clear insights and recommendations for site and functional leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality matters, including complaints, returns, and overall satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain systems supporting calibration, metrology, and cleanroom operations, ensuring complete and compliant documentation control.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, contain, and resolve nonconformances, including effective control of impacted inventory.
• Support factory-level quality activities tied to supplier qualification, raw material sourcing, capital equipment, and production certification.
• Partner with Purchasing to identify, justify, and acquire inspection and measurement equipment to support quality objectives.
• Oversee training, qualification, and certification programs for inspection personnel, addressing skill gaps and performance trends.
• Communicate quality performance, risks, and improvement opportunities across internal teams and with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of procedures and processes to ensure alignment with site, group, and corporate requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to develop team capabilities and support achievement of organizational goals.
• Support and participate in technology implementation and project planning related to quality systems and inspection processes.
• Experience with NDT methods and automated inspection technologies is beneficial.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in quality management or quality system leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining a certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001 required; AS9100 strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing environments and applicable customer or regulatory standards is preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, audit methodologies, process qualification, and quality system requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Solid grasp of risk-based quality tools such as MSA, PFMEA, and process capability analysis.
• Formal training or experience in structured problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma or equivalent) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate and proactively manage quality risks.

What You'll Love 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-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.