Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

A leading aerospace organization is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, regulatory compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within a highly regulated maintenance and repair environment.

This role will serve as a key leader in maintaining compliance with aviation regulatory requirements while partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to strengthen quality performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the organization's quality management system, ensuring compliance with FAA, EASA, UK CAA Part 145, AS9100, and other applicable aerospace regulations.
• Manage internal audit programs, support customer and regulatory audits, and drive corrective action activities to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and improve overall product and process quality.
• Develop quality metrics, monitor performance trends, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that support safety, reliability, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of quality leadership experience within aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), FAA Part 145.
• Strong working knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulations, including AS9100, FAA Part 145, EASA, auditing methodologies, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and successfully manage regulatory, certification, and customer-facing audits.

Preferred Experience

• Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt.
• Experience supporting aircraft components, aviation safety equipment, or complex aerospace products.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials regulations, transportation compliance requirements, and international aviation standards.

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and flight safety while working with a respected aerospace organization committed to excellence.

Salary: $110- 115K

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 - Onsite M-F (6:30am or 7am start time) *** Relocation Assistance available ***