Quality Manager
About the role
Captor Corporation is a privately held manufacturer of high-reliability electronic assemblies, EMI/EMC filters, and cable assemblies serving defense and aerospace customers. We are committed to exceptional workmanship, continuous improvement, and delivering products that meet the stringent requirements of our customers. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System and quality team while driving a culture of customer satisfaction, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Position Summary
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, and the Quality Management System. This position ensures compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company procedures while supporting operational excellence throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and maintain the company's AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Manage Quality Assurance, Inspection, Testing, and Receiving Inspection activities.
Serve as the primary quality contact for customers, suppliers, and auditors.
Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Manage corrective and preventive action processes and root cause investigations.
Monitor quality performance metrics and present results to leadership.
Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
Support supplier qualification, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance management.
Ensure compliance with customer contractual requirements and applicable industry standards.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production Control, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead quality training programs and development of quality personnel.
Manage calibration, document control, nonconforming material, and quality records systems.
Support new product introduction, process validation, and workmanship standard implementation.
Drive reductions in defects, scrap, rework, and customer returns.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field. Extended experience may qualify.
Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems and audit requirements.
Experience leading customer and registrar audits.
Proven success implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Preferred
Experience in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industries.
IPC-A-610 and/or JSTD001 certification.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or Lead Auditor certification.
Leverage in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Experience with ERP and electronic quality management systems.
Quality leadership experience in aerospace and defense environments.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a bonus incentive program.
Pay
$95,000 - $125,000, based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Oneshift operation with a strong work-life balance.