Quality Manager

Hiring for a Quality Manager in Milford!

A growing aerospace CNC job shop is seeking a highly hands-on Quality Manager to lead and execute all quality-related functions. This is a key role responsible for both strategic quality leadership and direct shop-floor execution in a fast-paced, high-mix/low-volume environment. This position requires daily involvement with inspection activities, root cause investigations, and collaboration with technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (AS9100 / ISO 9001)
• Oversee and actively support inspection processes (incoming, in-process, and final)
• Conduct and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Partner directly with shop-floor personnel to resolve quality issues in real time
• Validate measurements and support inspection activities as needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and quality processes
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of aerospace quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001
• Demonstrated experience in both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
• Proficiency in quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, and CAPA
• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment, measurement validation, and reading manufacturing drawings
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor in a highly interactive role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge leadership and production teams

Employee Value Proposition

• Full ownership of the entire quality function
• Direct access to company ownership and decision-makers
• Opportunity to build, shape, and improve the quality environment
• Visible, immediate impact in a growing aerospace business
• Lean organization offering autonomy, accountability, and influence

Work Environment

• Small, lean aerospace CNC job shop
• High-mix, low-volume production setting
• Highly collaborative, hands-on shop-floor culture
• Minimal organizational layers with strong cross-functional interaction

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.09/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026.

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