Quality Manager- Automotive- Watertown, CT

Michael Page

Watertown, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$135,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Watertown, CT
POSTED
9 days ago
My client is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems, elevate process excellence, and guide a skilled QA team in the automotive sector. In this role, you'll shape quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and act as a trusted partner to both customers and suppliers.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established industrial manufacturer known for producing complex, high‑precision components. They operate in a fast‑paced, engineering‑focused environment with a strong commitment to innovation, investment, and world‑class quality in Watertown, CT.

Description

  • Own, lead, and continuously improve the company's quality management system
  • Analyze production data to set measurable, impactful quality goals
  • Apply dimensional measurement, SPC, and GD&T tools to maintain rigorous standards
  • Lead, mentor, and elevate the Quality Assurance team
  • Serve as the quality voice for customers and champion supplier quality performance

Profile

  • 5-10 years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in IATF16949 and ISO9001 protocols.
  • Hands‑on expertise with SPC, GD&T, and dimensional measurement tools
  • Prior experience managing or mentoring quality teams
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field preferred

Job Offer

  • Lead the entire quality function with true ownership and executive visibility
  • Join a stable, growing manufacturer of highly engineered products
  • Competitive benefits and an annual bonus
  • Work with advanced equipment and modern quality tools
  • Influence both customer and supplier quality strategies
  • Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long‑term career potential

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/