Quality Manager

Quality Assurance Manager Mission Microwave Technologies, founded in early 2014, provides state‑of‑the‑art solid‑state transmit infrastructure to the satellite communication industry. The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager ensures the highest quality RF electronic products are produced and that all internal and external requirements are met prior to shipping to customers. The role requires experience with ISO, AS, IPC, and MIL‑STD requirements, the ability to lead a team, support quality processes, conduct audits, perform defect analysis, and continuously improve manufacturing quality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise and motivate the Quality staff and other team members to produce the highest quality products. Ensure manufacturing compliance with quality standards and Mission policies and procedures. Meet customer requirements, handle customer interactions and reporting. Conduct supplier evaluations, interactions, and audits. Maintain records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation. Provide detailed in‑process inspections and establish processes to verify conformance to design requirements. Oversee corrective actions and prevent non‑conformances. Drive continuous improvement; assist Engineering in root‑cause analysis and corrective action. Communicate and resolve quality issues in a timely manner. Observe technical operations and offer guidance and recommendations related to quality. Provide quality training and guidance to Mission leadership and departments as needed. Qualifications Minimum of 7 years of QA experience. Knowledge of IPC 610, MIL‑STD‑883, MIL‑STD‑750, MIL‑STD‑1580. Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9102 regulations. Knowledge of ESD procedures. Experience creating, reviewing, and processing NCMRs, CARs, SCARs, PARs, etc. Knowledge of materials and processes: metals, ceramics, electronics, plastics, semiconductors. Knowledge of epoxies and bonding materials. Ability to read and understand engineering, process, assembly, and traveler documentation. Comfortable communicating with engineers and managers. Experience with training and certification. Knowledge of airborne, avionics, RF, analog, and digital products. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Detail‑oriented. Self‑motivated and able to motivate and lead a team. Sense of ownership and responsibility. Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality. Education, Experience and/or Certifications High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or college diploma a plus. Quality certifications a plus. Prior supervisory experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows. Language and/or Communication Skills Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate at all levels of the organization. Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in common units of measure, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply basic mathematics, including statistics and probability. Reasoning Ability Apply common sense to execute instructions, orally or in written form. Define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Use logic and the scientific method for practical problems, and comprehend basic formulas and graphs. Physical Demands, Working and Environmental Conditions The physical demands include frequent use of hands, reaching, talking, and hearing. The employee regularly sits, occasionally stands, walks, climbs or balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 lb, frequently lift up to 25 lb, and occasionally lift up to 50 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment. Work environment includes occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. This role requires 100% on‑site presence during assigned hours; limited PTO, FML/STD/LTD. Additional Information Job Type: Full‑time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate: Cypress, CA 90630: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Quality assurance or quality engineering: 1 year (Required) Supervisory or management: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr