Quality Supervisor

We are seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead receiving inspection activities within a precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving inspection quality, process consistency, workflow efficiency, employee development, and accountability across inspection operations.

The Quality Supervisor will provide leadership to inspection personnel, partner closely with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams, and ensure incoming material inspections are completed accurately and efficiently. This position plays a key role in maintaining product quality standards while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

• Lead and supervise receiving inspection operations.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to inspection personnel.
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and process discipline within the inspection team.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Ensure incoming material inspections are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Monitor inspection workflows and identify opportunities to improve throughput and effectiveness.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate quality expectations, priorities, and performance metrics effectively across teams.
• Promote a culture of quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.

• Experience leading or supervising quality inspection activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, develop, and support employee growth.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier quality teams.

• Inspection experience utilizing precision measurement equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparators, and hard gaging.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience implementing process improvements and standard work practices.
• Experience supporting receiving inspection, in-process inspection, or supplier quality activities.
• Ability to drive consistency, accountability, and operational discipline across teams.
• Experience working within aerospace, medical device, precision manufacturing, or similarly regulated industries.

This position operates within a collaborative precision manufacturing environment and involves regular interaction with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams.

The role requires a visible presence within production and inspection areas to support team leadership, employee development, workflow management, and quality initiatives. The environment is fast-paced and focused on maintaining high quality standards while supporting operational objectives.

This is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

Company BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation Time13 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayEmployee Discount ProgramOpportunity to work for an iconic American manufacturer supporting commercial, law enforcement, and military programs.EVP Enhancement for ColtBeyond the formal benefits, candidates are often attracted to:Direct impact on defense and military programsExposure to machining, manufacturing, quality, and operations leadershipOpportunity to improve and build systems within a growing organizationVisibility to senior leadershipPotential advancement opportunities as the business continues to scaleStable manufacturing environment with long-standing brand recognition

This is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.