Quality Manager (Aerospace)

Quality Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Manager to oversee and optimize all aspects of quality assurance within our precision machining operations. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on inspection skills, and effective communication to maintain and enhance product quality standards, ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Production Manager to align quality assurance activities with production goals and timelines.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding quality issues; address corrective action requests, conduct root cause analyses, and develop complete corrective action responses.
• Represent the Quality Department at production meetings, providing updates related to supplier and customer quality concerns.
• Participate in customer source inspections of parts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Lead or assist in mechanical inspection processes, including in-process inspections, final inspections, and AS9102 first article inspections for precision-machined parts.
• Supervise or perform CMM parts inspections (PCDMIS experience preferred) to ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to engineering specifications.
• Review and verify material and processing certifications for compliance with aerospace standards.
• Create and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports to ensure quality and engineering requirements are met.
• Conduct inspections of materials and machined parts for size, condition, and conformance to specifications using manual inspection tools (micrometers, surface plates, optical comparators, thread gauges, etc.).
• Document and maintain inspection records, including reports, logs, scanned documentation, and compliance certification files.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders to address issues promptly and professionally.
• Provide support to the General Manager on quality-related initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on mechanical inspection or equivalent machine shop experience (as a machinist).
• Technical Skills: Skilled in interpreting GD&T standards (ANSI Y14.5) and inspecting complex, close-tolerance precision-machined parts made from aircraft-grade alloys.
• Inspection Tools Knowledge: Proficiency in using precision hand tools such as micrometers, indicators, height gauges, optical comparator systems, and CMM tools.
• Mathematics Knowledge: Strong competency in shop math, trigonometry, and related calculations.
• Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, file management, email communication, and PDF scanning/saving.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to interface professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal colleagues.
• Compliance: Must hold U.S. citizenship or equivalent due to government contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMM Experience: Familiarity with PCDMIS software for advanced component inspections.
• Prior experience in aerospace or precision machining environments is strongly preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.