Quality Manager

Aeroflow Technologies

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with audits, corrective actions, and quality systems.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Lead internal audits and support external audits.
  • Ensure procedures and records are current and effective.
  • Establish and enforce quality standards across processes.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Partner with Operations to reduce scrap and rework.
  • Champion risk-based thinking and preventive quality practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid vacation and personal time.
  • Opportunities to give back to the community.
  • In-house training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead site-level quality operations and ensure compliance, product integrity, and customer satisfaction. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customers to embed quality into every stage of the manufacturing process.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, values prevention over correction, and can balance rigor with collaboration. This position is onsite at our site in Middletown, CT.

So, what will you be doing as a Quality Manager?

The Quality Manager will have primary responsibility for:
  • Own and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Lead internal audits and support customer, supplier, and registrar audits.
  • Ensure procedures, work instructions, and records are current, effective, and consistently applied.
  • Establish and enforce quality standards across manufacturing and inspection processes.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Partner with Operations to reduce scrap, rework, and escapes using data-driven improvement methods.
  • Champion risk-based thinking and preventive quality practices.
  • Serve as the primary quality contact for customers on quality issues and audits.
  • Partner with Supply Chain on supplier qualification, audits, and performance improvement.
  • Lead supplier corrective actions and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the site quality team.
  • Build quality capability across the organization through training and standard work.
  • Foster a culture where quality and safety are everyone's responsibility.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with audits, corrective actions, and quality systems.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Reasons You'll Love It Here

We offer a full suite of employee benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

What to Do Next

Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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