We are seeking Quality Manager applicants to join a dynamic team within the Industrial Product Manufacturing industry. This is an exciting opportunity for those who are looking to take the next step in their career or have solid leadership experience. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field along with experience in manufacturing, preferably in aviation, military, or electro-mechanical industries. Candidates must have a passion for continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. This is a great opportunity for you.
Company has a fabulous company culture, new state-of-the-art facility, compensation & benefits package. Please apply today!
location: Coventry, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 105,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Manage and develop the Quality Assurance team
- Direct and oversee AS9100 audit compliance and ongoing ITAR certification.
- Lead Auditor for internal, external, and third-party audits.
- Train and qualify staff on the QMS and company policies.
- Develop and implement quality training programs for both QA and production teams.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and directives (REACH, ROHS, Conflict Minerals, Counterfeit Materials, SAE, MIL Specs, etc.).
- Conduct and manage First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 using Net-Inspect.
- Oversee inspection and calibration of test equipment (LCR meters, HiPot testers, oscilloscopes, micrometers).
- Perform product and receiving inspections.
- Develop and maintain Inspection Plans and support Engineering Change Order approvals.
- Evaluate and resolve discrepancies in quality reports across internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Act as primary liaison to customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies for quality-related matters.
- Support the contract review process, including verification of quality clauses, export compliance (ITAR/EAR, NAFTA, HTS codes), and first article requirements.
- Manage vendor quality performance, communicate nonconformances, and audit corrective/preventive actions.
- Process customer complaints (RMAs) and validate customer expectations.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Track and audit effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Identify, propose, and implement cost-saving and quality improvement projects from concept through execution.
- Define and manage daily and weekly goals for the quality department.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot and prevent nonconformances.
- Monitor daily shipments and resolve quality issues to support on-time delivery.
- Support departmental planning, budgeting, and performance reporting.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
