Senior Quality Manager (Aerospace)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality Management System (QMS) within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements while driving quality excellence across manufacturing, supplier management, inspection, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in aerospace quality systems, regulatory compliance, and team development. This individual will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure the highest standards of product quality, process control, and operational performance.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Systems & Compliance

• Lead, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Audits & Corrective Actions

• Plan, conduct, and oversee internal and external audits.
• Manage corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Analyze audit results, identify trends, and implement process improvements.
• Support customer and supplier quality investigations as required.

Quality Operations

• Oversee inspection and quality control activities for incoming materials, in-process production, outside processing, and final product acceptance.
• Ensure all products and accompanying documentation meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements prior to shipment.
• Manage nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Support Engineering Investigation Reports and product quality investigations.

Supplier Quality Management

• Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Oversee supplier qualification, evaluation, and audit programs.
• Track supplier performance metrics and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality performance and reduce nonconformances.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop quality personnel, including inspectors and quality engineers.
• Establish departmental goals, metrics, and performance expectations.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to support employee development.
• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to improve product quality, process capability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize quality tools and methodologies, including SPC, MSA, Gage R&R, PFMEA, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Monitor key quality metrics and implement action plans to achieve quality objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of quality leadership experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing and maintaining AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Proven experience leading internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards, compliance requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing supplier quality programs and corrective action system

  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.