Quality Lead

Job Title: Quality Lead
Job Description
The Quality Lead oversees the quality department and its staff, driving the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) for products and manufacturing processes. This role ensures compliance with AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards, leads internal audits, manages document control, and uses advanced inspection methods to verify that products meet all quality specifications prior to delivery.
Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow, schedules, and performance of the quality department, managing a team of 510 individuals.
• Ensure the organization follows the framework and requirements of AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) in a production environment.
• Perform internal audits of the QMS and related standards, documenting findings and driving corrective actions.
• Operate and program CMM equipment for dimensional inspection, ensuring precise and accurate measurements.
• Establish, monitor, and manage QMS key performance indicators (KPIs) to track quality performance and drive improvement.
• Implement and manage processes to ensure products meet required quality specifications before delivery.
• Ensure procedures and work instructions align with internal requirements and reflect current practices.
• Communicate quality standards, parameters, and expectations clearly across the organization.
• Open, communicate, and complete corrective actions following root cause analysis methodologies.
• Prepare reports on quality control trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Review client, customer, and user feedback to identify quality issues and opportunities for enhancement.
• Support final inspection and quality assurance activities for aerospace and other production-related products.
• Participate in 6S activities and location management to maintain an organized and efficient work area.
• Assist with regular inventory tasks, including lot-tracked inventory management.
• Pull parts for manufacturing orders, including driving between warehouses as needed.
• Handle chemicals safely; apply chemical handling experience where applicable.
• Stock and manage vending machines, ensuring supplies are available and organized.
• Support office supply management, including ordering, pick-up, and put-away of materials.
• Maintain responsibility for company vehicles, including cleanliness, service record maintenance, and organization of straps and load management tools.
• Cross-train and assist in production tasks as needed to support overall operations.
• Receive freight shipments, track incoming deliveries, and make necessary space for goods.
• Coordinate recycling activities with a local recycling yard, including scheduling delivery and pickup of recycling totes and loading/unloading totes on a flatbed.
• Ensure bathrooms are stocked and coordinate with purchasing to reorder supplies when inventory is low.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a related quality field, preferably in a production environment.
• Proven experience managing a Quality Management System in a production setting.
• Extensive operational experience with CMM equipment and proficiency with related CMM software.
• Ability to operate and program CMM equipment for dimensional inspection.
• Strong understanding of AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards and their application in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO standards.
• Experience with CMM inspection and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience in aerospace quality, final inspection, and quality assurance is highly valuable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to reach agreements with others while maintaining a long-term relationship perspective.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, with experience managing a team of 510 individuals.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and follow all safety and PPE requirements.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs infrequently, and to work standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work effectively in a loud production environment and in extreme temperatures depending on the season.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Internal and/or Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
• Experience with internal audits of QMS and relative standards.
• Familiarity with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) is beneficial.
• Experience with location management and 6S or similar workplace organization methodologies.
• Comfort driving between warehouse locations for parts pulling and inventory support.
• Experience handling recycling processes and coordination with external recycling partners.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in various production tasks to support operations.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to PPE requirements, including respirator masks and hoods.

Why Work Here?
This organization offers a stable, long-term work environment where most turnover occurs only due to retirement, reflecting strong employee loyalty and retention. Team members enjoy a supportive, community-oriented culture with regular quarterly events such as BBQs, happy hours, and team bonding activities. Comprehensive benefits and family-focused support contribute to a positive work-life balance and make this a place where employees can build lasting careers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emeryville, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $53.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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