Quality Manager - Aerospace Quality Leader

Starting Salary: $95,000+ per year DOE Annual Bonus Opportunity$15,000

What You'll Do: As our Quality Manager, you'll be the driving force behind quality excellence by: Leading and continuously improving our AS9100/AS9120 and ISO-based Quality Management System Managing quality operations including receiving, source, delegated, first article, and final inspections Driving root cause investigations and corrective action programs using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, Fishbone, and 5-Why Leading customer, supplier, certification, and internal audits Championing quality metrics, data analysis, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives Working cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Compliance, HR, and Executive Leadership Coaching, mentoring, and developing a high-performing quality team Serving as a trusted partner to customers and suppliers to maintain confidence and drive results Who We're Looking For We're seeking a quality professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Extensive experience managing aerospace quality systems Strong working knowledge of: AS9100/ AS9120 ISO 9001 Customer and contractual quality requirements Supplier Quality Management Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Root Cause Analysis First Article Inspection (AS9102) Product Traceability Aerospace Hardware & Documentation Requirements The ideal person will have demonstrated experience leading audits, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives with a strong understanding of: GD&T Blueprint Reading Technical Specifications Inspection Processes Calibration Programs Quality Metrics & KPIs Experience leading teams, training and coaching employees, all while driving accountability and performance to new heights. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence What Makes You Successful Here? You are: A problem solver who gets to the root cause A leader who develops people and builds strong teams Data-driven and focused on measurable results Comfortable making tough decisions in fast-paced environments Passionate about customer satisfaction and quality excellence Organized, accountable, and committed to follow-through Able to inspire collaboration across multiple departments

Requirements: Highly Preferred Qualifications Candidates possessing the following certifications, delegations, or credentials will stand out.

Preferred Certifications Include: ASQ Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) Certified AS9100 Aerospace Auditor or Lead Auditor AS9100/AS9120 Internal Auditor Certification AS9102 First Article Inspection Training Formal Root Cause Analysis Training Highly Preferred Aerospace Credentials May include Customer Delegated Inspection Certification Customer Source Inspection Delegations OEM Quality Certifications SAE-related Certifications, Training, or Delegated Authority AS5553 / AS6174 Counterfeit Prevention Training Special Process Quality Training These qualifications are identified as preferred or beneficial within the Quality Manager position role. Join us on this journey as we soar to new heights—together. At Align Aerospace, diversity fuels innovation, and inclusion drives success. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer where every voice matters. We celebrate individuality, embrace differences, and thrive on the unique contributions of our team members from all walks of life. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, your race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status only enriches the vibrant mosaic that makes us who we are. Together, we build a workplace where everyone belongs, everyone is heard, and everyone has the opportunity to shine.

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