Quality Assurance Manager

Manufacturing Company

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Operational Oversight: Manage daily quality activities, including in-process inspection, supplier quality issues, final product approval/certification, and customer quality concerns. Strategic Communication: Communicate daily with production and quality teams across multiple facilities; address top priorities for management and customers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Maria, CA

    Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-precision, AS9100 Certified manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have significant previous experience in an AS-registered machining operation and be familiar with the development of, and adherence to, standard operating procedures and workflows.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Operational Oversight: Manage daily quality activities, including in-process inspection, supplier quality issues, final product approval/certification, and customer quality concerns.

    • Team Management: Ensure all team members follow established procedures and complete quality assurance work within the allotted time and budget.

    • Strategic Communication: Communicate daily with production and quality teams across multiple facilities; address top priorities for management and customers.

    • Problem Resolution: Resolve production machining quality issues in a timely manner.

    • Compliance & Standards: Ensure products meet international quality standards (ISO9001 and AS9100).

    • Systems Management: Oversee document revision control, corrective actions (internal and external), and continual improvement efforts.

    • Performance Tracking: Monitor quality and production metrics, collaborating with production management to meet performance targets and optimize machining operations.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • Experience: Minimum 5 years in a CNC machining environment.

    • Technical Proficiency: Ability to correctly use all basic inspection tools (micrometers, depth gages, etc.).

    • Drafting Knowledge: Expert blueprint/engineering drawing interpretation.

    • GD&T: Working knowledge and understanding of feature dimensioning and tolerance using GD&T.

    • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Software: Computer literacy, most notably using Microsoft Office Suite.

    • Soft Skills: Solid work habits, task completion, and organization.

    Preferred Skills (Not Required)

    • Measurement experience using vision systems and/or CMMs.

    • SPC (Statistical Process Control) experience.

    • CNC Lathe or Mill experience.

    • Logistics/Warehousing experience and knowledge.

    Competitive Benefits Package

    • 100% Company Paid: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

    • 100% Company Paid: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

    • 100% Company Paid: Life Insurance.

    • Financial Security: 401(k) Plan with Company Match.

    • Time Off: Paid Holidays and PTO Plan.

    • Additional Coverage: Optional GAP Insurance.

    Employment Details

    • Position: Full-time

    • Industry: Manufacturing / CNC Machining

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