Aerospace Quality Leader: QMS, NDT & Compliance

Thomas Instrument is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. Thomas Instrument has a friendly atmosphere, an outstanding safety record, and a stable workload (no one large contract, but a multiple and varied customer base) with a strong international reputation for quality and integrity. The company has two plants with all benefits available including immediately vested 4% match to 401k. Job Description: The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for leading the company’s quality strategy, programs, and systems to ensure products meet the highest standards of precision, safety, and compliance. This role manages all aspects of quality assurance, control, and compliance functions across the organization — driving alignment with AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Lead, manage, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA regulatory standards. • Oversee the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level 3 processes and certifications, ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements. • Direct all quality functions, including Quality Engineering, Inspection, Auditing, Supplier Quality, NDT, and Document Control. • Develop and implement company-wide quality objectives, metrics, and performance indicators aligned with corporate goals and customer expectations. • Oversee internal and external audits; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and maintain audit readiness across all business units. • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to proactively address quality issues and improve processes that impact product integrity and delivery. • Analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues, implement root cause analysis, and drive process improvements across departments. • Manage relationships with key customers, suppliers, and certification bodies to ensure compliance and build confidence in product quality and performance. • Oversee the calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. • Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for the quality organization, ensuring strong technical competency and engagement throughout the team. • Champion a company-wide quality culture focused on accountability, precision, and continuous improvement. Job Requirements and Qualifications: Skills • Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills; able to lead diverse quality and inspection teams across multiple facilities. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making. • Skilled in audit preparation, customer communication, and regulatory compliance representation. • Proficiency in quality systems software, data analysis tools, and standard Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to translate technical quality requirements into clear operational direction. Knowledge and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline. • Certification as an NDT Level 3 professional with expertise in relevant methods is a plus or preferred (e.g., liquid penetrant and magnetic particle) • Minimum of 10 years of quality management experience in the aerospace or defense manufacturing industry. • Prior experience as a Quality Manager or a similar role within the aerospace industry, preferably in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment • Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, and related aerospace quality system requirements. • Deep understanding of precision manufacturing, machining, assembly, and aerospace component inspection. • Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis. • Understanding of supplier quality management and risk-based quality planning. • Proven success leading quality teams and maintaining FAA and NADCAP certifications. • Experience interfacing with FAA representatives, OEMs, and prime aerospace contractors. • Demonstrated track record of implementing effective process and cultural improvements. Work Eligibility (ITAR): This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident or persons with protected status. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Thank you for your interest. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants chosen for further consideration will be contacted. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Thomas Instrument Inc. will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume Thomas Instrument is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, medical condition (GINA), or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr