Quality Manager | Aerospace Manufacturing

Quality Manager

Our client is a highly respected precision machining and assembly manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Known for working with complex materials and tight tolerances, they operate in a fully certified AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ITAR-regulated environment where quality and performance are mission-critical.

Job Description

• Lead and maintain AS9100D and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Manage internal, customer, and certification audits
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and customer requirements
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)
• Oversee nonconformance, supplier quality, and complaints
• Track and report quality KPIs and metrics
• Partner with Ops, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams
• Support NPI and process validation activities
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality team members
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Quality Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in quality leadership within manufacturing
• AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 experience
• Proven audit leadership (internal + external)
• Strong root cause and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and GD&T
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
• CNC machining or precision manufacturing background
• CQE, CMQ/OE, Lean, or Six Sigma certification

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 USD.
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Stable, growing company in regulated industry
• Opportunity to shape quality culture and systems