Quality Manager

Overview Quality Systems Manager (AS9100) – AZ Candidates Only (No Recruiters). The Quality Systems Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role leads quality personnel, oversees inspection and audit activities, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product quality, process consistency, and customer satisfaction. This position is 100% onsite and supports ISO9001/AS9100 compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Quality Management System (QMS): Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO9001/AS9100. Ensure procedures, work instructions, and records are properly controlled. Manage root cause and corrective actions, internally and externally. Oversee metrics/inspection data for Quality Department. Lead management reviews and quality planning activities. Audits & Compliance: Plan and conduct internal audits and support external, customer, and regulatory audits. Serve as primary point of contact for certification bodies and auditors. Ensure timely response and closure of audit findings and corrective actions. Quality Control & Assurance: Oversee inspection activities including receiving, in-process, and final inspection. Review and disposition nonconforming material. Ensure effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes. Customer & Supplier Quality: Serve as the quality liaison for customer inquiries, complaints, and corrective actions. Support supplier quality management, audits, and corrective actions. Review customer quality requirements and ensure proper flowdown. Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Analyze quality metrics, trends, and risks. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework. Prepare and present quality performance reports to leadership. Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Program teams to support quality objectives. Support new product introductions and process changes from a quality perspective. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent experience. 8+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment required. Prior quality management experience required. Strong knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 standards. Proven leadership and team management skills. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Attention to detail with a focus on compliance and risk management. Experience with audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Essential Physical Requirements Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment when visiting the production floor. Fine motor skills and manual dexterity for data entry, handling documents, and using analytical tools or equipment. Ability to read and interpret detailed data, charts, spreadsheets, and technical information on screens and paper documents. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds as needed for onsite reviews or handling materials. EOE – We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr