Hiring for a Director of Quality in Torrington, CT! Description The Director of Quality Assurance and EHS has the responsibility for and authority for product quality and development, maintenance, and the monitoring of the Quality System. As a member of the management team, you will formulate and establish organizational policies and operating procedures for the company and develop, implement, and coordinate, through support staff to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products. In this position you will be responsible for a team that applies and maintains quality standards for company products with adherence to both internal and external standards. Responsibilities may include: • Develop initial and subsequent modifications of product assurance program to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures according to and consistent with company goals and policies • Develop, maintain, and update the Quality Assurance Procedures Manual • Develop and maintain a library of written materials and reports that will assist the QA department in meeting the core quality and objectives of the organization • Develop, implement and follow through with programs to improve on quality initiatives in accordance with AS9100 standards • Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern day to day tasks of the QA function • Work closely with product and program managers on the implementation of new programs and infrastructures including operational readiness, change preparation and execution, and post change QA validation • Assure and facilitate a QA organization structure within each facility which meets the needs of the resident production site. Help identify the facility’s issues and guide the indicated discipline in the QA process/resolution • Conduct monthly QA meetings with department managers to establish, delineate, and review program organizational policies, to coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives • Conduct monthly QA meetings with team to review quality procedures, reports, goals and objectives • Confer with representatives of material and component vendors to obtain information related to supply quality, capacity of vendor to meet orders, and vendor quality standards; conduct supplier audits • Follow established policies and procedures in support of the Company’s Quality and AS9100 standards • Act within expected Company standards including Quality/AS9100 initiatives and environmental, health, and safety matters • Recruit and maintain a strong operational team capable of addressing quality exceptions • Accountable and responsible for developing, implementing, managing and maintaining EHS programs, procedures, practices and training for the site(s) as determined. • Accountable for the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes • Coordinate the activities of the Site Safety Committee including site inspections and monitoring programs/processes; serve as a technical resource expert and "EHS Champion" • Promote effective communication with employees to enhance awareness of environmental and safety issues; increase employees’ knowledge and comfort level with raw materials and processes used in the facility • Direct and conduct investigations of all EH&S incidents. Insure root cause analysis is conducted, reports are prepared and corrective actions are implemented • Keep current on changing environmental, health (industrial hygiene) and safety laws and regulations (federal, state, local) and advise leadership on their impact (or potential) to the business operations • Develop, conduct and monitor all required safety training to ensure minimum regulatory compliance. • Complete all required local, state, and federal environmental and safety reports, samples surveys, and permit modifications in a timely and accurate manner • Oversee the development and maintenance of effective relations with government agencies and our communities • Direct/lead, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within department • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within department. • Recognize your role as part of the Company’s Quality Objective; follow established policies and procedures in support of the Company’s Quality and AS9100 standards and initiatives • Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner • Perform other job related duties as assigned Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr. 401K matchnegotiable pto packagesdental, vision, medical benefits401K matchnegotiable pto packagesdental, vision, medical benefits Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Torrington,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.