Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the site's QMS in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer requirements Oversee QA, QC, inspection, and compliance throughout manufacturing Lead incoming, in-process, and final inspections Coordinate internal, customer, and certification audits with timely closure of findings Serve as primary contact for customer quality concerns and escalations Develop and manage supplier quality programs, metrics, audits, and CAPA activities Lead root-cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, CAPA, PFMEA Monitor and improve key quality metrics (scrap, FTY, NCRs, complaints, returns, PPM) Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on NPI and process validation Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and process capability Develop and deliver quality training; mentor Quality Engineers and Inspectors Ensure regulatory and customer requirement compliance

Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline 8+ years of progressive quality experience in manufacturing 4+ years supporting or managing AS9100 certification and audits Experience managing quality systems in precision manufacturing Experience leading quality teams, audits, and supplier quality programs Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, CI Experience in machining, fabrication, assembly, aerospace/defense or highly regulated environments Strong communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills Proficiency with quality systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications strong communication leadership project management QMS management (AS9100/ISO 9001) APQP PPAP