Brad Manning
About Brad Manning
Current Role at QuEST
Brad Manning serves as a Quality Manager at QuEST in the Hartford, Connecticut Area. In this role, he oversees the Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement initiatives utilizing the ACE operating system, as well as Six Sigma and Lean principles. He is responsible for process and project audits and acts as the primary quality point of contact with customers.
Previous Positions at QuEST
Before becoming a Quality Manager, Brad held several key positions at QuEST. From 2009 to 2011, he was the Project Engineering Group Lead. Prior to that, he worked as the Project Engineering Team Lead from 2008 to 2009. He also served as a Project Engineer between 2007 and 2008 in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Work Experience at Zygo Corporation
Brad Manning worked at Zygo Corporation as Technician II from 2003 to 2005 in the Hartford, Connecticut Area. This position was one of his early roles in the engineering field, and it provided him with foundational experience in industry-specific technical tasks.
Role at RSL Fiber Systems LLC
From 2002 to 2005, Brad served as an Engineer at RSL Fiber Systems LLC in Salem, New Jersey. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience and contributed to various engineering projects over the course of three years.
Education and Certification
Brad Manning studied Laser and Optical Engineering at Three Rivers Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2000 to 2002. His educational background is reinforced by his expertise in continuous improvement methodologies such as the ACE operating system, Six Sigma, and Lean principles.