Quality Manager

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Preston Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year A bit about us: We are a world-class manufacturer of aerospace transparencies and components, with over 40 years of heritage in supplying windshields, canopies, and other critical transparencies for military, commercial aviation, space, and defense clients. Our facility specializes in advanced composites, sheet-metal frames, and stretched acrylic transparencies, delivering high-performance, certified assemblies for demanding aerospace applications. As an AS9100 & ISO 9001 certified organization, we pride ourselves on quality, precision, and timely delivery — trusted by leading OEMs and defense contractors worldwide. Why join us? Be part of a tight-knit team delivering mission-critical aerospace components to defense, commercial aviation, and space clients. Work in a hands-on environment where your decisions directly impact product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Leverage and grow deep expertise in composites, sheet-metal fabrication, first-article inspections, and regulatory compliance (DoD, DCMA, AS9100). Lead and mentor a committed team while shaping the quality culture and processes of a specialized aerospace manufacturer. Opportunity to make a visible, long-term impact on products that literally help aircraft “see the sky,” under rigorous aerospace standards. Job Details Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, decisive, hands-on Quality Manager to lead quality operations within our aerospace windshield and transparency manufacturing department. This role oversees all quality assurance and control functions, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards while directing a team of inspectors and quality professionals. The ideal candidate brings extensive aerospace quality experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of composites, sheet metal, and first-article inspection requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the quality department, including 8 inspectors, 1 Quality Engineer, and 1 administrative staff member. Ensure full compliance with aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, and Defense/DoD/DCMA contract requirements. Oversee and approve first-article inspections (FAI) and ongoing production inspections. Develop, implement, and manage quality control and assurance procedures including inspection methods, testing protocols, internal audits, control plans, and CAPAs. Conduct root-cause analyses and drive corrective/preventive action initiatives. Maintain quality documentation and traceability in accordance with QMS standards. Lead external and internal audits, customer reviews, and regulatory inspections. Partner with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects. Coach, mentor, and develop inspection and quality staff. Make timely, sound decisions that reinforce product integrity, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field Extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing quality management, preferably with transparencies, composites, sheet-metal assemblies, or similar products. Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems. Deep understanding of DCMA/DoD requirements, source inspection processes, and first-article inspection (FAI) protocols. Proven leadership experience overseeing inspectors, quality engineers, and support staff. Hands-on management style with strong decision-making capability. Excellent technical writing and documentation skills. Thorough understanding of composites, sheet-metal fabrication, and related inspection methods. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams. Preferred Qualifications AS9100 internal auditor training or certification. Experience interacting with source inspectors and government contract quality representatives. Familiarity with SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis methodologies. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 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