Quality Manager

Company Overview

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. It began as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and later helped launch the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to pioneers such as Lindbergh, Douglas, and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, specializing in electronic and structural systems for commercial aircraft, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary

• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS, and applicable government contract requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, registrar, and government audits.
• Manage nonconformances, corrective actions, root‑cause analysis, and quality escapes.
• Oversee incoming, in‑process, and final inspection.
• Monitor supplier quality and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customers and government representatives.
• Track quality metrics, including defects, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and corrective actions.
• Lead and develop quality personnel.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain quality records, traceability, and compliance documentation.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis abilities.
• Deep knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong understanding of inspection and measurement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Effective collaboration with customers, auditors, government representatives, engineers, and production personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality/ERP systems.
• Willingness to make independent quality decisions, including placing product on hold when requirements are not met.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of quality experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with audits, corrective action, nonconformance management, and root‑cause analysis.
• Government contracting experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS preferred.
• Experience working with aerospace customers and/or government contractors preferred.

Compensation

Base Compensation: USD 115,000.00 – 130,000.00 (Paid Salaried).

Location

11002 29th Ave W, Bldg C‑19, Everett, Washington, 98204, United States.