Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. 
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, including customer, supplier, and certification body audits. 
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to perform Design FMEA (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) analyses. 
• Create and maintainControl Plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for critical processes. 
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). 
• Develop Supplier Quality processes, conduct supplier evaluations, and manage non-conformance reports.  Supplier Defect books 
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. 
• Establish and monitorKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) for product quality, yield, and audit performance. 
• Train and mentor team members on quality tools, inspection methods, and documentation practices. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure first-time-right execution. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. 
• 5–10 years of experience in quality engineering or management in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing. 
• Proven experience implementing AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and 8D problem-solving. 
• Familiarity with GD&T, metrology, and statistical process control (SPC) tools. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Certification such as ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. 

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.