Senior Quality Manager – Precision Machining & AS9100

Hire Consulting Services; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services in Bristol, Connecticut seeks an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to lead the Quality department for a precision manufacturing operation. The role maintains an AS9100-certified QMS and ensures machined components meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The Quality Manager will lead a small inspection and QA team, perform first article, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, and drive continuous-improvement using GD&T, CMM systems, and

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in quality roles for precision-machined parts.
• At least 10 years of quality experience within an AS9100-certified QMS.
• Experience leading a Quality department and supervising inspectors.
• Hands-on experience performing first article, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, internal audits, and external audit preparation.
• Advanced ability to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality department and oversee 2–3 QA/inspection staff.
• Maintain, administer, and continually improve the AS9100 QMS.
• Perform and supervise first article, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Read and interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• Program, operate, and maintain CMM and vision-inspection systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and customer communications.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions with engineering and manufacturing.
• Train operators and inspectors on measurement methods.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

Quality management

GD&T expertise

CMM systems

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Inspection/QA supervision

Documentation & audits

Employee development

Tools

CMM systems

Vision inspection systems

Job description

Hire Consulting Services in Bristol, Connecticut seeks an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to lead the Quality department for a precision manufacturing operation. The role maintains an AS9100-certified QMS and ensures machined components meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The Quality Manager will lead a small inspection and QA team, perform first article, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, and drive continuous-improvement using GD&T, CMM systems, and