Location: Waterford, CT

Position Type: Full Time, On-Site, Salary

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm

Seconn Fabrication is a sheet metal fabrication manufacturer located in Waterford, Connecticut. Since 2003, Seconn has grown from a local job shop into an industry-leading manufacturer focused on high-quality fabrication solutions and strong customer partnerships.

Our capabilities include cutting, forming, welding, powder coating, secondary operations, and value-added services. We take a practical, customer-focused approach to delivering reliable manufacturing solutions.

Position Overview

Seconn Fabrication is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control programs supporting commercial and defense contracts. This role will guide the transition of the quality management system to an ISO-based system and ensure fabricated metal components and weldments meet customer specifications, military standards, and applicable contract requirements.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Quality Manager will oversee inspection processes, quality system compliance, audits, corrective actions, documentation, and technical development across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve Seconn’s Quality Management System.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, military and federal specifications, ASTM standards, AWS D1.1, and other applicable codes.
Oversee and approve First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102.
Maintain material traceability, certifications, mill test reports, and complete quality documentation packages.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer-reported quality issues.
Manage internal audits, support external customer audits, and evaluate critical suppliers and outside service providers.
Train and mentor quality inspectors and production employees on drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, inspection requirements, and military standards.
Serve as the customer quality liaison and work across the business to strengthen quality processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent defense-industry experience will be considered.
Minimum of five years of quality management experience in metal fabrication, machining, or manufacturing, including defense, aerospace, or U.S. Navy contracting.
Strong knowledge of military specifications, Mil-Standards, defense contract quality clauses, and quality management systems.
Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, welding specifications, and technical requirements.
Experience with metal fabrication processes and related inspection tools and techniques preferred.
ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer, or ISO Lead Auditor certification is highly preferred.

Benefits

Competitive pay
401K
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

Waterford, CT 06385 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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