Manager Quality Assurance

Manager Quality Assurance

The Manager Quality Assurance is responsible for Quality Control and Quality Assurance, assessing quality trends and driving the continuous improvement of processes and product quality performance by establishing quality metrics. This role also provides oversight to confirm risk analysis, inspection, and supplier quality. Ensuring customer requirements are defined and all project deliverables meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements including all applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures
• Establish key performance metrics to monitor and improve process performance
• Develop supplier quality audit programs
• Assess quality trends and drive continuous improvement for processes and product quality performance, including root cause corrective actions
• Facilitate training on safety and quality
• Manage and communicate the Quality Management System and quality targets
• Manage teams collecting and analyzing quality information from multiple sources to develop long-term quality strategy and programs
• Provide organizational quality coaching, mentoring, and guidance to all quality personnel as well as cross-functional teams
• Manage hiring, retention, and performance management for the Quality Assurance team
• Report to management on the effectiveness of the quality system

Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in people management
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience in field.
• OR Masters Degree
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in people management.
  • Minimum six (6) years of experience in field.
• Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong preference towards candidates with an AS9100 Background
• Aerospace and Defense Industry Experience preferred but not required

About Us

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade. Why Work for Us We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission. Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Info

• Job Identification 67
• Job Category Operations & Production
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3205 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92010, US
• Work Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start
• Minimum Salary 121,915.8
• Maximum Salary 152,394.74