Quality Assurance Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing (Cudahy, CA)

Quality Assurance Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing (Cudahy, CA) Position Summary The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. This position provides leadership for all quality functions supporting the manufacture of aerospace aluminum sand castings, including Quality Engineering, Inspection, NDT, Calibration, and Special Processes. The Quality Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to drive world‑class quality performance, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position serves as the primary quality representative for customer, FAA, AS9100, and Nadcap requirements and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable aerospace standards and customer specifications. Salary: $130K - $180K Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System. Ensure compliance with customer, FAA, Nadcap, and regulatory requirements. Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Technicians, and Supervisors. Oversee quality compliance for special processes including Heat Treat, Welding, Mechanical Testing, and Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT). Ensure compliance with Nadcap accreditation requirements and customer approvals for special processes. Lead customer, internal, certification, and third‑party audits. Manage customer complaints, escapes, corrective actions, and root cause investigations. Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Scrap Rework Customer Returns (RMA) Cost of Poor Quality Escapes Audit Findings Corrective Action Closure Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) utilizing methodologies such as: 8D 5 Why Fishbone Analysis FMEA Statistical Analysis Review and approve quality procedures, inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation. Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve casting yield, reduce scrap, eliminate defects, and improve process capability. Support qualification and validation of new products, tooling, processes, and manufacturing methods. Manage supplier quality performance and supplier corrective action activities. Ensure calibration and control of all inspection, measurement, and test equipment. Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102 requirements. Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction. Provide training and development for quality personnel and cross‑functional teams. Support contract review and customer‑specific quality requirements. Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Maintain compliance with all company safety and environmental policies. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience Minimum of 7 years of quality experience in aerospace manufacturing, foundry operations, aluminum sand castings, precision machining, or related industries. Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Technicians, and Supervisors. Demonstrated experience maintaining and improving AS9100‑certified Quality Management Systems. Experience leading customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits. Experience supporting or managing Nadcap‑accredited special processes. Proven experience leading corrective action, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong customer‑facing experience supporting aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough understanding of AS9100, AS9102, FAA requirements, and customer‑specific quality requirements. Working knowledge of Nadcap requirements for Heat Treat, Welding, Mechanical Testing, and NDT. Strong understanding of aluminum sand casting processes, casting defects, metallurgical evaluations, and process controls. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements. Knowledge of SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, and Process Capability Studies. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Effective leadership and team development capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, auditors, and executive leadership. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Certifications ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE) ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification Preferred Experience Aerospace aluminum sand casting experience. Experience managing Nadcap audits and customer special process approvals. Experience supporting aerospace customers such as Lockheed Martin, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, Safran, GE Aerospace, Rolls‑Royce, and RTX. Experience managing Heat Treat, NDT, Metallurgical Laboratory, Calibration, and Welding quality functions. Eligibility & Compliance Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee. CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr