Senior Quality Manager Jobs in Connecticut

Senior Quality Manager jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and precision manufacturing, with active hiring from Hartford and New Haven through the Bridgeport and Stamford corridor. Major employers with a lasting Connecticut presence, including Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Cigna, regularly seek senior quality managers to lead compliance, audit, and process improvement programs. The most in-demand specialties are AS9100 and ISO 13485 quality systems, supplier quality oversight, and regulatory affairs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerCooperSurgical
Top cityTrumbull, CT
Cities hiring14
Work type80% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Crum & Forster
Quality Enablement, Senior Manager
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Added 1d ago
Quality Enablement, Senior Manager
Crum & Forster
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$83k - $121k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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CooperCompanies
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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CooperCompanies
Added 4d ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
CooperCompanies
Trumbull, Connecticut
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Schneider Electric
Sr. Quality Engineer
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Schneider Electric
Added 1w ago
Sr. Quality Engineer
Schneider Electric
New Haven, Connecticut
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
On-Site
ISO certification audits
10,000+

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CACI International
Senior Quality Engineer
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CACI International
Added 2w ago
Senior Quality Engineer
CACI International
Danbury, Connecticut
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$79k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Chromalloy
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
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Chromalloy
Added 3w ago
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Chromalloy
Windsor, Connecticut
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$100k - $132k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Senior Quality Manager Jobs by City in Connecticut

Where Connecticut roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Trumbull
6 jobs
Oxford
2 jobs
Danbury
2 jobs
Stratford
2 jobs
Windsor
1 job
Hartford
1 job
Westport
1 job
New Haven
1 job
Bloomfield
1 job

Senior Quality Manager Job Market in Connecticut

A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CooperSurgical
CooperSurgical4 open roles
PTA Plastics
PTA Plastics2 open roles
CooperCompanies
CooperCompanies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Connecticut Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior quality manager jobs across Connecticut.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline required
  • ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential strongly preferred
  • Seven or more years of progressive quality management experience in manufacturing or regulated industries
  • Demonstrated experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or FDA 21 CFR quality management standards
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage direct reports across quality functions
  • Experience conducting internal audits, CAPA processes, and supplier qualification programs

Senior Quality Manager Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior quality manager in Connecticut?

Most senior quality manager roles in Connecticut require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field plus several years of quality leadership experience in aerospace, defense, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing. Connecticut does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers strongly favor candidates holding ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer. Building experience in ISO or AS9100 environments at Connecticut manufacturers accelerates the path to a senior-level appointment.

How much do senior quality managers make in Connecticut?

Senior quality managers in Connecticut earn a median of about $134,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $91,360 for the lowest 10% to over $202,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior quality managers in Connecticut?

Connecticut senior quality manager roles are posted by CooperSurgical, PTA Plastics, and CooperCompanies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's concentration of aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturers means hiring tends to cluster around anchor employers with large quality and compliance organizations.

Which Connecticut cities have the most senior quality manager jobs?

Trumbull, Oxford, and Danbury have the most senior quality manager openings in Connecticut. The Hartford area drives volume through its dense cluster of aerospace and defense contractors, while New Haven's biomedical and manufacturing base and the Bridgeport-Stamford corridor's corporate headquarters and regulated-industry presence account for openings in those markets.

Are there remote senior quality manager jobs in Connecticut?

Yes, but they're rare. Senior quality manager work is largely hands-on, requiring physical presence on the production floor, in supplier facilities, or in regulated labs, so most Connecticut postings are on-site or hybrid at best. About 20% of senior quality manager openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in roles focused on quality systems documentation, supplier audits, or regulatory strategy rather than direct manufacturing oversight.

How can I get hired as a senior quality manager in Connecticut with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality engineer or quality assurance specialist role at a Connecticut aerospace or medical device manufacturer and building toward senior status from there. Large Connecticut employers such as Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky offer rotational and development programs that place early-career engineers inside quality functions. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer credential while working in an entry-level inspection or quality technician role signals commitment to the discipline and makes lateral moves into quality management far more achievable.

Where can I find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in Connecticut?

You can find and apply to senior quality manager jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each employer.

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