Who Are We?
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.
With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.
For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.
Why Work Here?
Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving
Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way
High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development
Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more
At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.
We Are Looking For
The Manager, Quality Control is responsible for leading and overseeing quality control operations across assigned sites, ensuring consistent inspection practices, product conformance, material control, and adherence to applicable quality standards and customer requirements. This role provides leadership and development to Quality Control personnel, oversees inspection activities and the physical control of nonconforming materials, and partners with Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. The Manager, Quality Control is also accountable for monitoring operational quality performance, supporting audits and corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
As a Manager, Quality Control, you’ll be responsible for:
Quality Control Operations & Inspection Management
- Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities across assigned locations, ensuring consistent execution and timely completion.
- Ensure products are inspected in accordance with applicable customer specifications, technical documentation, and quality requirements.
- Establish inspection priorities and allocate resources to support operational needs and business objectives.
- Ensure adherence to product handling, traceability, labeling, storage, and certification requirements.
Nonconforming Material & Inventory Control
- Oversee quarantine, nonconforming material, and physical product-control processes to prevent unintended use or shipment of nonconforming products.
- Coordinate immediate containment activities, including identification, segregation, and control of affected inventory.
- Support Quality Engineering in evaluating customer returns and nonconforming materials, including investigation and disposition recommendations.
- Execute approved material dispositions, including restock, rework, return, scrap, or continued hold, ensuring appropriate documentation and traceability.
Quality Compliance, Documentation & Audit Support
- Maintain accurate inspection records, site-level quality procedures, and employee qualification documentation.
- Support customer, internal, and certification audits across assigned locations, ensuring inspection processes and records meet applicable requirements.
- Complete assigned corrective actions and support investigations related to site-level Quality Control processes.
- Partner with Engineering to ensure appropriate calibration, inspection equipment controls, and adherence to technical quality requirements.
Quality Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and analyze key Quality Control metrics, including inspection throughput, defect rates, hold inventory, return aging, and related operational performance indicators.
- Identify recurring quality issues, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, implementing appropriate corrective and preventive measures within the QC function.
- Communicate material quality risks, inspection capacity constraints, and recurring issues to Quality leadership.
- Drive standardization of inspection practices and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned locations.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear work assignments, performance expectations, and inspection priorities to ensure effective team performance.
- Partner with Operations, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and other functions to address quality issues and support operational objectives.
- Promote consistent application of quality standards, employee accountability, and effective communication across assigned locations.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of quality experience in aerospace, electronics, regulated distribution or manufacturing.
- 2+ years of people-leadership experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9120 and ISO 9001, as applicable.
- Experience with inspection, traceability, nonconforming material, calibration and corrective-action processes.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, training and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- ASQ, Lean Six Sigma or auditor certification preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of quality management systems, inspection standards, regulatory requirements, and product conformance.
- Effectively leads, coaches, and develops employees while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
- Identifies quality concerns, evaluates root causes, analyzes performance data, and implements effective corrective actions.
- Optimizes inspection processes, improves operational efficiency, and promotes consistent quality practices across locations.
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders and partners across departments to resolve quality issues and support organizational objectives.
- Proactively identifies quality risks, ensures accurate documentation and material traceability, and maintains effective controls over nonconforming products.
Special Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- ITAR Requirement
- 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR
Job Type: Full Time
FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of quality experience in aerospace, electronics, regulated distribution, or manufacturing
- Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9120, and ISO 9001
- Experience with inspection, traceability, nonconforming material, calibration, and corrective-action processes
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection standards, regulatory requirements, and product conformance
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while establishing expectations and accountability
- Ability to identify quality concerns, analyze root causes and performance data, and implement corrective actions
- U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or qualifying asylee/refugee status
- ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, or auditor certification
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
- 2+ years of people-leadership experience
FDH Aero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FDH Aero and has not been reviewed or approved by FDH Aero.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, with medical, dental, and vision options for employees and families, plus flexible spending accounts. Wellness and preventive offerings such as screenings and flu clinics complement the core plans.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans include employer 401(k) matching in the U.S. and regionally aligned pensions in some countries, supporting long-term savings. This structure reinforces long-range financial security for employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and paid leave are emphasized as generous and structured to support work-life balance. Some programs also include paid time for community volunteering.
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What We Do
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense. We specialize in hardware, electrical, and consumable products and services for our global customers. Designed to deliver what you need, when you need it – FDH’s service-first teams proactively safeguard speed, reliability and availability of stock.
