Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Manager

Position Summary The Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all products meet customer requirements and international regulatory standards. You will lead the quality department, oversee rigorous inspection processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to ensure "zero-defect" delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• QMS Compliance: Maintain and improve the company’s AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies.

• Audit Management: Lead internal audit programs and coordinate supplier audits to ensure the entire supply chain meets aerospace standards.

• Corrective Actions: Drive the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes using methodologies like 8D, 5-Why, or Fishbone diagrams.

• Inspection Oversight: Supervise the inspection team (FAI, in-process, and final inspection) ensuring precision via CMM, NDT, and manual metrology tools.

• Documentation & Reporting: Manage the flow of documentation, including AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and Certificates of Conformance (CoC).

• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to reduce scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).

• Supplier Quality: Evaluate and monitor supplier performance and conduct on-site vendor audits as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree 

• Experience: 7+ years in Quality Management, 2+ years Managing in manufacturing sectors.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep expertise in AS9100 Rev D, FAA Part 21 or Part 145, and compliance.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and reading complex blueprints.

• Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and influence a "Quality First" culture across the shop floor. Manages a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors.

• Risk Management: Experience with PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and risk mitigation strategies.

• Communication: Provides weekly communications of quality systems status and metrics.  Conducts routine formal AS9100 Management Reviews of the quality system with Senior Management.