Quality Manager (Final Assembly Line)

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Quality Manager in Stuart, Florida, to lead production quality and regulatory compliance for a new aircraft Final Assembly Line. This role is responsible for overseeing the Quality Management System, maintaining compliance with EASA Part-21G requirements and approved production procedures, and ensuring aircraft, assemblies, components and manufacturing processes meet applicable quality and conformity standards. The Quality Manager will support aircraft release and initial airworthiness activities, drive continuous improvement and help establish a strong quality culture across production and engineering operations. Position Overview The Quality Manager will lead production quality activities while maintaining the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace regulatory requirements. This position requires extensive aerospace manufacturing or aircraft production quality experience, strong leadership capabilities and a thorough understanding of product conformity, audits, nonconformance management and corrective action processes. Responsibilities Implement and maintain the Quality Management System in accordance with EASA Part-21G requirements and approved production proceduresOversee production inspections and conformity verificationManage production quality controlsSupport applicable aircraft release activitiesLead root cause analysis for production and quality issuesDevelop and manage corrective and preventive actionsResolve nonconformances and support efforts to prevent recurrenceManage internal quality auditsSupport external regulatory auditsSupport customer auditsEnsure audit findings are addressed and closed in a timely mannerMonitor quality metrics and production performanceIdentify opportunities to reduce defects and reworkManage production quality risksLead Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement initiativesManage and develop quality personnelEstablish competency requirements for quality team membersProvide training and developmentPromote accountability across production and engineering teamsServe as a key quality contact for regulatory authorities as applicableSupport customer and internal leadership quality requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace, quality management, engineering or a related fieldSignificant quality management experience in aerospace manufacturing or aircraft productionDemonstrated leadership experience managing quality teamsExperience leading production quality functionsExperience working under EASA Part-21G or an equivalent aerospace production regulatory frameworkStrong knowledge of Quality Management SystemsExperience with internal and external quality auditsStrong understanding of product conformity requirementsExperience managing nonconformancesExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and leadership skillsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeExperience using quality management systems or related softwareAbility to travel to Europe for up to three months during the transfer phase Preferred Qualifications Experience working directly with aviation regulatory authoritiesSix Sigma Green Belt certificationSix Sigma Black Belt certificationLean Manufacturing trainingExperience supporting new aircraft production programsExperience with manufacturing transfersExperience supporting certification activitiesExperience establishing or improving quality processes within a new or expanding aircraft manufacturing facility Physical Requirements and Work Environment Ability to work in both office and aircraft manufacturing environmentsAbility to sit, stand and walk as requiredAbility to reach and perform visual inspection activitiesAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to wear required personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. About STS Technical Services STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact. Apply Today If you have extensive aerospace quality management experience and are ready to lead production quality and regulatory compliance for a new aircraft Final Assembly Line, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Quality Manager in Stuart, Florida.