Quality Control Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead factory and supplier quality engineering activities and daily QC inspection operations.
• Supervise, train, and develop QC Inspectors, Leads, and Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Oversee Receiving, In-Process, Final, and Shipping inspections, including AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Conduct supplier audits, approve/reject suppliers, and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Lead preliminary MRB reviews and support final dispositions.
• Investigate quality escapes and field returns; implement root-cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain QC KPIs, inspection instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years in Quality Control/Quality Engineering or manufacturing quality.
• Aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, engineering drawings, and inspection methodologies.
• Strong root-cause and corrective-action skills (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; TIPQA/FileMaker experience a plus.
• PREFERRED: IPC-610/620, ASQ certifications (CQI, CQE, CQA), FAA FAR Part 21/145 familiarity.

What You Bring

• Leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier organizations.
• Commitment to quality excellence and continuous improvement.

Pay

Salary Range: $120,300.00-$160,400.00/year

Pay Transparency: The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.