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Quality Manager

TheCorporate
Milford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2027
Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager for a growing precision manufacturing operation in Milford, CT.

The right candidate must have a proven hands-on background in precision manufacturing and be comfortable working on the shop floor most of the time. This is not a desk-only management position. The Quality Manager will actively participate in inspection, layout, problem-solving, and day-to-day manufacturing quality activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage quality activities within a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Work directly on the manufacturing floor and perform or oversee part inspection and layout.
  • Inspect precision-machined components using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System.
  • Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance.
  • Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconformance investigations.
  • Manage First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality documentation.
  • Support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
  • Work closely with CNC Machining, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Identify quality issues and implement practical corrective solutions.
  • Develop and improve inspection processes, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Lead, train, and support Quality personnel.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven hands-on experience in precision manufacturing.
  • Background as a Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, or similar manufacturing quality professional.
  • Experience with CNC machining, precision inspection, or machine-shop environments.
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
  • Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001.
  • Knowledge of inspection tools and methods, including precision measurement and layout.
  • Experience with nonconformance, root cause analysis, corrective action, and FAI.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be willing to work hands-on on the production floor.

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience in aerospace manufacturing, precision machining, CNC manufacturing, metal manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing are strongly preferred.

A Quality Engineer with strong hands-on manufacturing and inspection experience will also be considered.

Important

This is a working Quality Manager position. The client is specifically looking for someone who is comfortable getting on the floor, inspecting parts, performing layouts, working with machinists, and solving quality problems directly.

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and include their salary expectations and availability.

Skills: cnc,manufacturing,iso,root cause,management,fai,machining,layout,as9100,root

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000

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