Quality Assurance Specialist

Hiring for a Quality Assurance Specialist in Manchester!We are seeking an experienced Quality Management System (QMS) Specialist to enhance and modernize our Quality Management System. The role is crucial in preparing the organization for new aerospace customer requirements and supporting our growth. The position focuses on AS9100 compliance, customer contract review, quality gap assessments, document control, policy updates, internal auditing, and corrective action management.Responsibilities:Strengthen and modernize the Quality Management System.Focus on AS9100 compliance and customer contract review.Conduct quality gap assessments and maintain document control.Update policies, conduct internal auditing, and manage corrective actions.Translate customer and contractual requirements into compliant policies and procedures.Audit departments to identify compliance gaps and work with process owners to meet aerospace quality standards.Support the onboarding of two new customers in Q1.Build an internal audit structure across the entire organization.Take ownership of QMS improvement initiatives.Shape scalable quality systems for organizational growth.Essential Skills:Minimum of five years of progressive quality systems, quality compliance, or manufacturing quality experience.Strong working knowledge of AS9100.Experience implementing, maintaining, or improving a Quality Management System.Experience conducting internal audits and supporting customer, registrar, or regulatory audits.Ability to review customer contracts and identify applicable quality and compliance requirements.Experience performing gap assessments and developing compliant quality documentation.Strong document control, policy writing, and procedure-development experience.Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and effectiveness verification.Ability to work across Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and leadership.Strong organizational, written communication, analytical, and follow-through skills.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Aerospace manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.Composite manufacturing experience is highly desirable.A bachelors degree is preferred but not required. Substantial hands-on quality systems experience will be considered in place of a degree.Work Environment:The position is located on-site in an aerospace manufacturing environment in Manchester, Connecticut. This high-visibility role involves working closely with the GM, functional leaders, and departmental process owners. The immediate focus will be on internal auditing, policy modernization, and new customer readiness. The work environment is fast-paced, with evolving processes and significant opportunities to influence the future-state QMS. Interaction across various functions such as Quality, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and leadership is expected. There is no immediate travel anticipated, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The work may involve ITAR-controlled products, technical data, or manufacturing operations.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manchester, CT.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $61.06/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)