Quality Manager

St. Petersburg, FL

About the role

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 standards within an aerospace wiring harness manufacturing environment. This role ensures organizational compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex aerospace quality systems and driving a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s AS9100-certified Quality Management System.
• Oversee all quality assurance functions, including inspection, auditing, calibration, document control, and non-conformance management.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) to ensure sustainable problem resolution.
• Manage internal and external audit programs; act as primary liaison with customers, regulatory agencies, and certification bodies.
• Ensure product and process compliance for aerospace wiring harness manufacturing, including first article inspections, process validation, and production quality controls.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure quality requirements are understood and implemented.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics, reporting trends and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Lead and mentor quality staff to promote professional development and strengthen quality capabilities across the organization.
• Manage customer quality communication, including flow-down of requirements, satisfaction metrics, and product performance feedback.
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and mistake-proofing within quality and production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing or leading an aerospace manufacturing QMS.
• Expertise in AS9100 standards and demonstrated success maintaining certification.
• Strong understanding of aerospace wiring harness manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis tools such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards, FAA/regulatory requirements, and aerospace customer specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) or Lead Auditor credentials are a plus.
• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401 K retirement plan with match