Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Manager

Job Description

The Quality Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) within a manufacturing environment. This role leads the Quality Department, ensures ISO 9001 compliance, oversees customer quality concerns, and develops effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). The Quality Manager collaborates closely with Production, Engineering, Facilities, Sales, and Operations to enhance product quality, increase productivity, and reduce turnaround time, while providing strong leadership and technical guidance to the quality team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Quality Department, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to technical team members.
• Plan, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 standards, including documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee the handling of customer quality concerns, including investigation, documentation, and resolution of complaints.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits to assess QMS effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis activities to identify underlying issues affecting product and process quality.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality metrics and KPIs to monitor performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Manage customer complaints and corrective actions, ensuring timely, accurate, and thorough responses.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Facilities, Sales, and Operations to improve quality, productivity, and turnaround time.
• Prepare and present quality reports, metrics, and findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate quality-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 8 years of progressive quality management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and implementation.
• Expertise in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Advanced skills in root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with internal auditing of quality systems.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to develop, track, and interpret quality metrics and KPIs.
• Experience managing customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Proven leadership experience supervising technical teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quality management or supervisory experience specifically in manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS).
• ASQ certification (such as Certified Quality Engineer) is highly desirable.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.
• Previous experience working in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and aerospace-related quality requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture that values quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments. The organization invests in robust benefits and supports long-term professional growth, offering opportunities to lead impactful initiatives and shape quality practices in a high-technology manufacturing environment. You will work alongside experienced professionals in an environment that encourages learning, innovation, and shared success.

Work Environment

This role operates in a first-shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work takes place in a manufacturing setting that may include cleanroom areas and semiconductor production environments, requiring adherence to established safety and cleanliness protocols. The position is highly collaborative, involving regular interaction with Production, Engineering, Facilities, Sales, and Operations teams, and uses standard office tools such as Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mesa, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

• 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Opportunities for advancement • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.