Quality Manager

About the role

This highly visible role will partner with leadership, engineering, and operations teams to ensure compliance, solve complex quality challenges, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ongoing compliance with AS9100 standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor key quality metrics and performance indicators, providing regular reporting and escalation recommendations to executive leadership.
• Plan and conduct internal AS9100 audits while supporting external customer and certification audits.
• Develop and implement quality control processes, including inspections, statistical process control (SPC), and process monitoring.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to identify quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze and report quality-related KPI data to drive informed business decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead root cause investigations and oversee corrective actions for internal, supplier, and customer quality concerns.
• Prepare and manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to support new product introductions and ongoing production programs.
• Aid in the development of Quality Test Plans (QTPs) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) in collaboration with technical teams.
• Support source inspections and supplier quality activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance programs, policies, and quality procedures remain standardized, effective, and audit-ready.
• Verify that test equipment, materials, and services consistently meet quality and reliability requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing product quality, process performance, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional quality-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and quality management systems.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting regulatory or customer compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and related inspection tools.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality metrics and performance measurement systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SolidWorks or CAD software is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to ITAR regulations.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary between $120,000 and $135,000.

Join a growing organization where you can directly influence quality strategy and compliance.

Take ownership of the AS9100 Quality Management System and drive meaningful improvements.

Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on high-visibility initiatives.

Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and strong benefits.

Flexible work environment with educational reimbursement and long-term career growth potential.