Senior Quality Leader - Precision Machining (AS9100)

Management Performance Associates; Bristol (CT); In loco; USD 125.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Management Performance Associates is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality department for a precision manufacturing operation in Bristol, CT. The role ensures AS9100‑certified QMS compliance and that machined components meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The ideal candidate will guide the QA team, perform key inspections, interpret GD&T and drawings, and drive continuous improvement with root-cause analysis and lean practices.

Competenze

• 15+ years in quality or inspection for precision-machined parts.
• 10+ years in AS9100 environment.
• Experience leading a quality department and supervising inspectors.
• Hands-on experience with First Article, First Piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Strong ability to read complex drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with CMM and vision systems.
• Knowledge of nonconformance management and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with SPC, process capability, and lean manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Lead the Quality department and manage 2–3 QA staff.
• Maintain and improve AS9100 QMS.
• Oversee inspections and documentation for First Article, First Piece, and in-process stages.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with engineering to perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Train operators and inspectors on GD&T and measurement methods.
• Ensure gauges and inspection equipment are calibrated and controlled.
• Uphold safe, organized quality department operations.

Conoscenze

AS9100 Knowledge

Quality Leadership

Inspection & Testing

GD&T & Drawings

CMM Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Auditing

Lean Manufacturing

Staff Development

Communications

Strumenti

CMM Programming

Vision Inspection Systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Management Performance Associates is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality department for a precision manufacturing operation in Bristol, CT. The role ensures AS9100‑certified QMS compliance and that machined components meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The ideal candidate will guide the QA team, perform key inspections, interpret GD&T and drawings, and drive continuous improvement with root-cause analysis and lean practices.