Quality Manager

Job description

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager will play a key role in overseeing and maintaining the

company's quality management systems and ensuring compliance with industry

standards and regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in

quality management and possess proven leadership abilities, overseeing quality

assurance efforts within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This individual will

report directly to the Senior Director of Quality and will be responsible for driving

continuous improvement, managing quality teams, and fostering a culture of excellence

within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor the quality management team to

ensure adherence to quality standards, performance metrics, and organizational

goals. Provide guidance and support to foster a culture of continuous improvement,

teamwork, and accountability.

• Quality Assurance Oversight: Develop, implement, and manage the company’s

quality management system (QMS), ensuring compliance with industry standards

(AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.) and customer requirements. Oversee the development of

inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for process optimization and

improvement, focusing on reducing defects, enhancing product reliability, and

increasing operational efficiency. Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive

actions (CAPA), and non-conformance management.

• Customer Relations and Satisfaction: Act as the primary point of contact for quality-

related issues with customers, addressing concerns and resolving any discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.

• Auditing and Compliance: Ensure all activities align with regulatory and compliance

standards. Manage internal and external audits, customer inspections, and

surveillance visits. Ensure quality metrics are consistently met or exceeded.

• Training and Development: Provide quality training to team members, ensuring all

employees are equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and resources to

uphold the highest quality standards.

• Reporting and Metrics: Prepare and present regular quality performance reports to

the Senior Director of Quality and other senior leadership teams, highlighting key

performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8-10 years of quality management experience in an aerospace

manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of leading teams and driving

quality initiatives. Prior experience managing a team of quality professionals is

essential.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. A

Master’s degree is a plus.

• Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), Six Sigma, or equivalent

quality certifications are preferred

Skills and Competencies:

o Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

o Expertise in quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards

(AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.).

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to

addressing quality issues.

o Proficient in statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and failure

mode effects analysis (FMEA).

o Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to

interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

o Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a

strong focus on quality.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with aerospace-specific quality certifications and regulatory

requirements.

• Proven ability to drive quality performance improvements within complex

manufacturing processes.

• High level of attention to detail and strong focus on process excellence.

• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites or customer locations, if required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person