Senior Quality Inspector/Quality Manager– Hands-On Leadership Role

We are an AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certified job shop located in East Hartford with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality precision parts for the automotive, medical, military/defense, marine, and commercial industries. If you prefer being on the shop floor, actively involved in production and inspection—not sitting behind a desk all day—we want to talk to you.

Why Work With Us:

Competitive salary: $70,000–$100,000 (based on experience)
Full benefits package including Health & Dental
401(k) with company match
Profit sharing contributions
Gym membership
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Clean, organized working environment
Supportive, team-focused culture
Small company setting where your work truly makes an impact and growth opportunities are real

The Role – Stay Engaged on the Floor

This is a working leadership position. You won’t be stuck behind a desk—you’ll be out on the floor ensuring quality standards are met every day.

You will:

Actively maintain and uphold AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR quality standards
Perform and oversee first piece, in-process, and final inspections
Work directly with inspectors, mentoring and supporting them on the floor
Handle non-conformances and corrective actions hands-on
Manage gage control and tooling calibration schedules
Collaborate with production to keep jobs moving efficiently
Communicate with customers and vendors regarding quality matters

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems in real time, being involved in the manufacturing process, and leading by example.

About You:

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Control
Aerospace industry background strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements
Comfortable communicating with customers and vendors
Detail-oriented, proactive, and team-driven
Someone who prefers being actively involved in operations rather than confined to an office

If you’re a conscientious professional who takes pride in hands-on quality leadership and wants to be part of a stable, tight-knit company, we’d love to hear from you.