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Manufacturing Quality Manager (Hands-On) Jobs in Waterford, CT at Seconn Fabrication LLC
Job Title: Quality Manager (Hands-On)
Company Overview
Seconn Fabrication is a fast-paced, highly successful manufacturer of custom sheet metal and structural metal parts. We pride ourselves on doing “whatever it takes” to satisfy our customers, and on having a team-based culture rooted in respect and appreciation for the people that make this possible, our employees.
Position Summary
We are seeking a versatile, energetic, and to take full ownership of our quality control and assurance processes. Because we are a lean and agile team, this is not a “desk-only” management role. You will wear multiple hats: serving as the strategic voice setting quality policies, acting as the primary point of contact for customer quality inquiries, and actively working on the production floor conducting physical product inspections and completing First Article Inspection Reports.
If you love variety, enjoy shifting between high-level strategy and technical execution, and want to truly own a quality department, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
High-Level: Strategy, Policy & Customer Relations (30%)
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s quality management policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Act as the primary interface with customers regarding quality requirements, complaints, audits, and corrective actions.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and drive initiatives to reduce waste and defects.
Mid-Level: Documentation & Technical Reporting (30%)
- Create, review, and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- Maintain accurate quality documentation, including calibration logs, inspection records, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Generate agency compliance documentation (REACH, RoHS, CA Proposition 65, etc.)
- Analyze quality data and metrics to present leadership with actionable recommendations.
Hands-On: Floor Inspection & Testing (40%)
- Perform routine incoming, in-process, and final physical inspections of parts and products.
- Utilize standard precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) to verify product compliance.
- Isolate non-conforming materials and work with production to resolve immediate quality issues on the floor.
- Perform hands-on production work and other jobs as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in a quality control/assurance role, preferably within a small to mid-sized manufacturing or production environment. Sheet metal fabrication background is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Strong experience drafting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and reading technical blueprints/drawings.
- Tools: Proficient with standard inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.).
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills with the confidence to handle customer complaints professionally and collaborate effectively with floor staff.
- Mindset: A “no task too small” attitude. You are just as comfortable writing a company-wide quality policy as you are opening a box on the loading dock to inspect parts.
Why Seconn Fabrication?
At Seconn, relationships are the foundation of our success. We provide a positive work environment where employees are valued and recognized for their contributions. With competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, Seconn is more than just a workplace—it’s a place to thrive.
- This is a unique opportunity to truly shape and own the quality department of a growing business.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Title: Manufacturing Quality Manager (Hands-On)
Company: Seconn Fabrication LLC
Location: Waterford, CT
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