Quality Engineering Manager
rise technicalNew Haven (CT)
About the role
Manufacturing Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager / Quality Control Manager$115,000 - $140,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing + 401(k) + Full Benefits + Tuition Reimbursement + On-the-job Training Sunnyside, Connecticut (Commutable from: Derby, Trumbull, Stratford, Bridgeport, Ansonia, Milford, New Haven, Norwalk)Are you a Quality Manager, QA Manager or QC Manager from a precision manufacturing / metalworking background looking to take real ownership of a plant quality function and lead a team through a major investment and growth phase? On offer is a key leadership position within a long-established manufacturer that is investing heavily in new machinery and new projects, where you will have the authority to drive standards, develop people, and make a visible impact across production. This business supplies precision metal components and assemblies to demanding, safety-critical industries and is known for long-term stability, strong investment, and modern working conditions including a clean, air-conditioned facility. As a result of significant funding and continued expansion, they are now looking to strengthen quality leadership to support incoming equipment and increased workload. In this hands-on role you will guide and develop a small quality team (currently 6–7, with planned growth), oversee inspection and metrology activity, and ensure robust systems and compliance. You will be trained by the outgoing Quality Manager prior to retirement and will learn the company’s industry-specific press processes so you can upskill the team on new and existing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager looking to take full ownership of plant quality, lead a team through growth, and drive continuous improvement on new manufacturing technology.
The Role:
Lead, mentor, and develop a quality team (6–7 initially, with growth planned)Maintain and improve quality systems, compliance, and standards across manufacturing Hands-on involvement with inspection, metrology, and delegation of work (CMM, gauges, calipers, micrometers)Support new equipment introductions and train the team on new and existing processes Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm (flexibility as needed)The Person: Quality leadership experience within manufacturing (automotive strongly preferred; aerospace considered)Strong quality tools knowledge such as PPAP, SPC / capability, MSA / GR&R, and FMEAMetrology / inspection background within precision manufacturing or metalworking Key Words: quality management, stamping, metal stamping, automotive quality, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, corrective actions, quality audits, SPC, CMM inspection, gauge R&R, continuous improvement, process improvement, supplier quality, product inspection, compliance, customer complaints, scrap reduction, lean manufacturing, six sigma, kaizen, problem solving, quality systems, quality assurance, quality control, first article inspection, production part approval, dimensional inspection, cross-functional collaboration, nonconformance management, NCR, defect analysis, precision measurement
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