Quality Manager - ISO/Aerospace | Continuous Improvement

Top Prospect Group; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking a Quality Management System (QMS) leader to oversee ISO 9001 compliance and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations in Connecticut. You will lead audits, manage nonconformances, and mentor quality personnel.

Responsibilities include data analysis, calibration programs, and documentation controls, with cross‑functional collaboration to meet customer expectations and maintain certification integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Progressive quality leadership experience in manufacturing or aerospace.
• ISO 9001 certification experience with preferred AS9100 exposure.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills with BI tools.
• Proven ability to manage audits and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the full scope of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive compliance with ISO, AS, and Nadcap certifications.
• Plan and oversee internal, supplier, customer, and third‑party audits.
• Champion continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve capability.
• Analyze quality data and present insights to site leadership.
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality matters and complaints.
• Maintain calibration, metrology, and cleanroom documentation controls.
• Collaborate to identify and resolve nonconformances and manage impacted inventory.
• Support supplier qualification, raw material sourcing, and production certification.
• Partner with Purchasing to acquire inspection equipment.
• Oversee training and certification programs for inspection personnel.
• Communicate quality performance and risks across teams and stakeholders.
• Refine procedures to align with site and corporate requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the quality team.
• Support technology implementation related to quality systems.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit methodologies

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Top Prospect Group is seeking a Quality Management System (QMS) leader to oversee ISO 9001 compliance and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations in Connecticut. You will lead audits, manage nonconformances, and mentor quality personnel.

Responsibilities include data analysis, calibration programs, and documentation controls, with cross‑functional collaboration to meet customer expectations and maintain certification integrity.