Senior Quality Manager — ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

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

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.