Quality Specialist

Hamilton by Gunnebo; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hamilton by Gunnebo is seeking a Quality Specialist responsible for developing and updating work instructions, SOPs, and quality documents for manufacturing processes. The role requires technical writing, data analysis, and ability to break down complex workflows into clear steps.

Key duties include reviewing drawings, supporting continuous improvement, process mapping, and data-driven defect analysis. Associates degree or 1–3 years in quality/manufacturing are relevant, with strong

Qualifications

• Develop, update and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and quality documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Degree in a technical, engineering, or operations related field OR 1–3 years of experience in quality control, quality engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing, process documentation, and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong written communication and ability to simplify complex processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Follow company and safety policies.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting using Excel, Minitab, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure documentation aligns with product requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Process mapping, waste identification, and flow improvement.
• Data collection and analysis for defects, rework, and cycle time.
• Support corrective action implementation.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering

Operations Management or related field

Related field with 1–3 years experience in quality/manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

The Quality Specialist focuses on writing work instructions and is detail‑oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with a natural ability to break down complex tasks into clear, logical steps. They communicate with clarity and precision, collaborate effectively with subject matter experts, and ask thoughtful questions to fully understand workflows. Their curiosity and process‑minded approach help them identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement, while their patience and thoroughness ensure accuracy in every document they produce. They adapt their writing style to different audiences, stay comfortable with digital tools, and maintain a strong commitment to quality and consistency across all documentation.

Develop, update, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality documentation for manufacturing processes.

• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure documentation aligns with product requirements
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects
• Process mapping, waste identification, and flow improvement
• Data collection and analysis for defects, rework, and cycle time
• Support corrective action implementation
• Degree in a technical, engineering, or operations related field OR 1–3 years of experience in quality control, quality engineering, or manufacturing

• Strong technical writing, process documentation, and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong written communication and ability to simplify complex processes
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and collaboration skills
• Follow company and safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organization this is the opportunity for you. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

Why join us

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety and collaboration? Our employees have ideas on how to build a safer and more sustainable tomorrow and the drive and passion to realize them. Our attention to societal trends, and our ability to translate these into business opportunities, alongside our dedication to customers, sustainability and digitalization have earned us a place among the leading companies in our industry.

We believe that building long‑term relationships and integrity are keys to success. Performance driven by a forward‑thinking attitude, passionate teamwork, and the strong will to continuously learn. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international and diverse and pro‑active working environment. Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

At Gunnebo, we have a bigger mission, we are working For a Safer World. Welcome with your application.

About Gunnebo Group

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage we offer solutions to customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high‑risk sites and banking. We operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities to serve customers in over 100 markets. Together we create a safer world.

• Gunnebo Safe Storagespecializes in certified physical security solutions. Whether this is to safely secure valuables, cash, private or business critical possessions from burglary, fire and explosion, or to provide industries with customized solutions for specific storing needs, such as pharmaceuticals or luxury products – we provide peace of mind at home, in transit and at work.

• Experience developing and maintaining Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Quality Documentation
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Quality and Compliance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Operational Management, or other related field
• Experience with data analysis and reporting using tools like Excel, Minitab, or similar.
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
• ISO 9001 Training

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance