Quality Manager

About the role

Build. Lead. Transform.

Quickparts is hiring a Quality Manager to serve as the cornerstone of our quality management system (QMS) for all additive manufacturing (AM) processes, including Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).

Responsibilities

• Own, ensure compliance, maintain, and continually improve the AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 QMS

• Guarantee that flight-critical and safety-critical AM components meet all requirements

• Lead the internal audit program and serve as the primary liaison with external registrars

• Direct the Non-Conforming Material (NCM) and Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA) programs

• Champion a quality-first culture through metrics visibility, recognition, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives

• Establish and enforce process qualification protocols per ASTM F3187, NASA-STD-6030, and applicable customer/NADCAP requirements

• Oversee build parameter qualification, machine validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and periodic requalification for all AM platforms

• Define and manage material qualification programs for metallic and polymer powder/filament feedstocks

• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities per customer requirements including AS9102 Rev B

• Manage post-processing quality controls: HIP, heat treatment, surface finishing, and NDT (CT scanning, FPI, radiography)

• Direct the Non-Conforming Material (NCM) program, initiate MRB dispositions, and coordinate with engineering

• Own the CAPA system, ensuring root cause analysis rigor (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why) and timely closure

• Evaluate incoming material, source inspection activities, and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)

• Support customer source inspections, DQR visits, and surveillance audits

• Prepare and review quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and Data Packages / Certificates of Conformance

• Maintain Export Control (ITAR/EAR) awareness for technical data sharing with customers and suppliers

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Quality Team, designing and delivering QMS training programs

• Track and trend scrap, rework, and field escapes, presenting metrics to leadership via monthly quality dashboards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline

• 7+ years of progressive quality management experience, with at least 3 years in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing

• Demonstrated AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 expertise (Lead Auditor certification such as CQA or IRCA strongly preferred)

• Proficiency with AS9102 Rev B First Article Inspection and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2018)

• Working knowledge of NADCAP accreditation requirements (Heat Treat, NDT, Chemical Processing) applicable to the AM supply chain

• Proven track record leading CAPA programs using structured root cause analysis tools (8D, DMAIC, RCCA)

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), MSA, Cpk analysis, and quality data management systems (QMS/ERP/MES)

• Familiarity with U.S. export regulations (ITAR/EAR) as applied to aerospace hardware and technical data

• Ability to travel up to 10% (supplier audits, customer visits, conferences)