At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
Lead Quality. Strengthen the System. Deliver the Mission.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Quality Manager for our Simsbury, CT site. This leader will oversee all Quality Engineering teams across Energetics and Electronics , with site-level responsibility for quality performance, quality systems, customer compliance, and team development within a complex aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
We are looking for a hands-on quality leader who can connect site strategy with shop-floor execution, strengthen quality practices across diverse manufacturing processes, and develop teams with distinct technical expertise. This role requires strong knowledge of AS9100, customer requirements, manufacturing quality, and structured problem solving, along with the leadership discipline to build a stronger quality culture as the business scales.
Scope of Responsibility
The Quality Manager will provide unified leadership for the Energetics and Electronics Quality Engineering teams, with responsibility for manufacturing quality, customer quality, corrective action, compliance, and team development, along with oversight of the site quality management system.
This leader will establish shared priorities, performance measures, and accountability across both groups while ensuring that quality practices reflect their respective technical requirements and manufacturing risks. Working closely with Operations and cross-functional partners, the manager will embed quality into production readiness, daily execution, customer commitments, and long-term site planning.
Key Responsibilities
Site Quality Leadership
Lead all Quality Engineering teams supporting Energetics and Electronics, with ownership for site quality performance, compliance, and execution
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and a consistent operating rhythm across both groups
Align team capacity, technical capability, and resources with program needs, production demand, and quality risks
Balance hands-on issue resolution with site priorities and long-term quality system improvement
Partner with Operations leadership to advance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives
Quality Systems & Compliance
Maintain and strengthen the site quality management system in alignment with AS9100, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace and defense standards
Ensure quality processes address the distinct requirements of Energetics and Electronics products and manufacturing operations
Standardize practices where appropriate and share lessons learned across teams to prevent recurring issues
Ensure disciplined adherence to internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
Lead audit readiness, support customer and external reviews, and ensure timely closure of findings
Identify systemic risks and drive improvements in process control, discipline, and predictability
People Leadership & Team Development
Build and sustain a high-performing team through effective hiring, development, performance management, and employee engagement.
Build a cohesive site quality organization while developing the specialized expertise needed within each group
Strengthen technical capability, succession depth, and employee engagement
Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent problem-solving practices across teams
Create a culture of…