Quality Manager

Quality ManagerThe Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the
company’s Quality Management System and ensuring products and processes meet
AS9100, customer, regulatory, and government contract requirements. This role
oversees quality assurance, audits, corrective actions, supplier quality,
inspection, and continuous improvement.Who are we?Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in
California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush
and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern
California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like
Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative
manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial
markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex
products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical
military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Job SummaryManage
and continuously improve the Quality Management System.Ensure
compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS, and
applicable government contract requirements.Lead
internal, customer, registrar, and government audits.Manage
nonconformances, corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and quality
escapes.Oversee
incoming, in-process, and final inspection.Monitor
supplier quality and corrective actions.Serve
as the primary quality contact for customers and government
representatives.Track
quality metrics, including defects, scrap, rework, customer complaints,
and corrective actions.Lead
and develop Quality personnel.Partner
with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to
resolve quality issues.Maintain
quality records, traceability, and compliance documentation.Promote
a culture of quality and continuous improvement.Required Skills and QualificationsStrong
leadership and team-management skillsExcellent
problem-solving and root-cause analysis skillsStrong
knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processesAbility
to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer
requirementsStrong
understanding of inspection and measurement processesExcellent
written and verbal communicationStrong
analytical and decision-making skillsAbility
to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentStrong
attention to detail and documentation disciplineAbility
to work effectively with customers, auditors, government representatives,
engineers, and production personnelProficiency
with Microsoft Office and quality/ERP systemsAbility
and willingness to make independent quality decisions, including placing
product on hold when requirements are not metRequired Experience and EducationBachelor’s
degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or
equivalent experience.7+
years of quality experience, preferably in aerospace.Strong
knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.Experience
with audits, corrective action, nonconformance management, and root-cause
analysis.Government
contracting experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS preferred.Experience
working with aerospace customers and/or government contractors preferred.Experience in coordinating directly with the FAA is a plusBase Compensation: USD 115,000.00 - 130,000.00
Paid SalariedEqual Opportunity Employer
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