Quality Assurance Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
Bridgeport, CT | Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Rotair Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Assurance Manager to lead our 11-person Quality Department and oversee all quality systems, inspection activities, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate must have strong aerospace manufacturing experience, extensive knowledge of AS9100/IA9100 requirements, and hands-on experience supporting FAA PMA production and Department of Defense contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop an 11-person Quality Department consisting of inspectors, quality specialists, and administrative personnel. Train and mentor staff to ensure continued compliance with applicable procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing, and senior management to resolve quality concerns and improve operational performance.
- Promote accountability and a strong culture of quality. Establish meaningful performance metrics and ensure inspection, certification, traceability, and other quality records are accurate and complete.
- Maintain and continually improve the company’s AS9100/IA9100-certified Quality Management System and ensure compliance with FAA PMA requirements, applicable FAA regulations, customer specifications, and government contract requirements.
- Lead internal and external audits, corrective action responses, and follow-up activities. Serve as the primary Quality representative during AS9100/IA9100, FAA, customer, DOD, and other regulatory audits.
- Improve quality procedures, inspection processes, document controls, and department workflows. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions, and oversee nonconforming material, MRB activities, supplier quality concerns, and customer complaints.
Required Qualifications
- Significant quality management experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, including demonstrated success leading and developing a Quality Department.
- Strong understanding of inspection methods, manufacturing processes, blueprint interpretation, specifications, tolerances, and quality documentation.
- Thorough working knowledge of AS9100/IA9100 Quality Management System requirements.
- Experience supporting FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) manufacturing and inspection activities, as well as internal, external, customer, FAA, and government audits.
- Experience with Department of Defense (DOD) contracts and applicable quality requirements.
- Strong knowledge of root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, risk management, and continuous improvement methods.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work across departments and clearly communicate quality expectations at all levels; proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic quality or ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within helicopter, rotorcraft, or aircraft spare-parts manufacturing.
- Familiarity with DCMA oversight and government source inspection requirements.
- Experience improving or modernizing an established Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of supplier quality management and aerospace special-process requirements.
- ASQ certification or other relevant quality credentials.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting at $90,000 salary, increases based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and skill development
Schedule - 1 shift (day)
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Additional Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
Why Join Rotair?
- Established and stable company with long-term industry presence
- Hands-on environment with direct impact on operations
- Opportunity to grow your skills in aerospace manufacturing
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
Company Background
Rotair Aerospace Corporation is a leading manufacturer of helicopter spare parts serving military and commercial aerospace customers worldwide. For more than 50 years, Rotair has built a reputation for quality, precision, and customer service within the aerospace industry.
We are a well-established, dynamic, and growing aircraft parts manufacturer committed to excellence and innovation.
Company Culture
Rotair Aerospace Corporation is a family-owned business that prides itself on fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in supporting one another to achieve our goals.
Software
We use an ERP system in addition to the Microsoft Office Suite. The successful candidate will be trained in the use of our ERP software.
Applications are being reviewed on an immediate basis.
If you feel you are qualified, please submit a current resume showing where you are working at this time, including an explanation for any employment gaps, along with the salary you are seeking.
WE ARE NOT USING RECRUITERS FOR THIS HIRING.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What days of the week and times are best for you to meet for an online interview on Teams? We interview - Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.? We do not interview on evenings or weekends.
- What is the salary range that you are expecting to receive?
Experience:
- Aerospace Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bridgeport, CT 06607 (Required)
Work Location: In person
