Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Manager

Job Description

The Quality Manager drives continuous quality improvement within the production environment and leads a team of quality control inspectors and technicians. This role ensures that organizational quality objectives are consistently achieved by maintaining robust inspection, testing, and evaluation methods, and by upholding relevant industry standards in electronics manufacturing. The Quality Manager also plays a key role in data-driven decision-making, corrective action, and risk analysis to support high-reliability products for demanding applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality control inspectors, AOI/X-ray operators, final QC inspectors, quality technicians, and quality engineers.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance development, and appraisal of departmental quality staff.
• Direct the day-to-day activities and priorities of quality team members to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing standards, including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Oversee the completion of first article inspection reports and certifications of conformance, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and timely delivery.
• Maintain and enforce standards, methods, and procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluation throughout the production process.
• Participate in third-party audits with external bodies such as certification organizations and customers, representing the quality function effectively.
• Analyze departmental-level quality data and prepare reports that support continuous improvement and management decision-making.
• Document nonconformances and initiate corrective actions, including root cause analysis and risk assessments, to prevent recurrence.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems aligned with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Ensure that quality processes and documentation remain current, controlled, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in quality management within an electronics manufacturing or closely related environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems, with prior experience working with or implementing an AS9100 program preferred.
• Strong understanding of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards for electronics manufacturing and assembly.
• Proven knowledge of quality processes, standards, and methodologies across inspection, validation, and quality assurance activities.
• Experience with quality control and quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Ability to interpret and apply industry standards and customer requirements in a production environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and quality-related information across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a diverse quality team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint for reporting, documentation, and presentations.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities and schedules under tight deadlines.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Analytical skills to interpret quality data, identify trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries.
• Familiarity with electronics inspection and validation processes, including AOI and X-ray inspection.
• Exposure to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and supplier quality management practices.
• Experience supporting or participating in third-party audits by certification bodies or customers.
• Comfort working with data-driven quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional, composed disposition with the ability to represent the quality function effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Why Work Here?

Employees join and stay because they can work hands-on with cutting-edge electronics that have real-world impact, while enjoying a supportive, family-oriented culture and robust benefits. Team members contribute to meaningful projects across defense, aerospace, medical, and other critical industries, knowing their work helps keep people safe and systems reliable. The organization offers a generous benefits package that includes up to five weeks of Paid Time Off per year, 401(k) matching, and health savings account options. The culture emphasizes collaboration, approachable leadership, and a sense of community, highlighted by potluck lunches, company picnics, and charitable events. For those seeking to increase their earnings, overtime opportunities are frequently available, providing additional flexibility and financial upside.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing environment focused on high-quality electronics design, engineering, and production for mission-critical applications. The team is driven by a shared commitment to delivering reliable solutions for industries such as defense, aerospace, medical, and scientific instrumentation. Projects may involve systems that support seismic measurement, elevator safety, military communication and avionics, and space-related communications, offering a strong sense of purpose and impact. The culture emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving, where employees work closely with colleagues to address complex design and product development challenges. The dress code is generally business casual, and the workplace frequently hosts collaborative activities such as potluck lunches, company picnics, and community-focused events. Physically, the role requires the ability to sit, talk, hear, and use vision regularly, including close vision for reading and analyzing documents. The position also requires the use of hands for handling components and equipment, as well as the ability to pull, lift, carry, and push up to 20 pounds. The work environment includes typical manufacturing and office conditions, with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and reliability across all operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Core Benefits Breakdown Paid Time Off: 5 weeks of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year. Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, effective the first of the month following the hire date. Health Accounts: Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with employer contributions toward the HSA. Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Insurance: Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.