Quality Manager
Mount Kemble Search Group, Shelton, CT, United States
QUALITY Manager or Quality Engineer - Shelton CT - Salary $85 -$95K, BOE, slightly negotiable.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager or Sr. Quality Engineer for a manufacturing client in Shelton CT. This role will lead and continuously improve our Quality function within a manufacturing environment. This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for driving product quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Quality Department, setting priorities, objectives, and accountability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes
Develop, implement, and track departmental quality metrics and KPIs
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
Lead customer and supplier quality activities including PPAP, ISIR, NCRs, SPC, Gauge R&R, and audits
Review and approve 8D corrective actions and root cause analysesAct as primary quality liaison for customers and suppliers; attend customer meetings as needed
Actively participate in APQP, quote reviews, and new product introductions
Maintain and improve quality procedures, manuals, and documentation
Support and enforce company policies, Code of Conduct, and safety requirements
Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA and HSE standards
Lead, coach, and develop quality team members to build a high‑performing, continuous‑learning organization
Foster a strong culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability
Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies are implemented and followed
Lead investigations of safety incidents and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems
Experience in metalworking, Automotive or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
Hands‑on experience with statistical analysis and data‑driven decision making
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Our client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.
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We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager or Sr. Quality Engineer for a manufacturing client in Shelton CT. This role will lead and continuously improve our Quality function within a manufacturing environment. This is a high‑impact leadership role responsible for driving product quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Quality Department, setting priorities, objectives, and accountability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems and processes
Develop, implement, and track departmental quality metrics and KPIs
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
Lead customer and supplier quality activities including PPAP, ISIR, NCRs, SPC, Gauge R&R, and audits
Review and approve 8D corrective actions and root cause analysesAct as primary quality liaison for customers and suppliers; attend customer meetings as needed
Actively participate in APQP, quote reviews, and new product introductions
Maintain and improve quality procedures, manuals, and documentation
Support and enforce company policies, Code of Conduct, and safety requirements
Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA and HSE standards
Lead, coach, and develop quality team members to build a high‑performing, continuous‑learning organization
Foster a strong culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability
Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies are implemented and followed
Lead investigations of safety incidents and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems
Experience in metalworking, Automotive or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred
Hands‑on experience with statistical analysis and data‑driven decision making
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Our client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.
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