Quality Manager — Lead Zero-Defect Manufacturing Excellence

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

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.