Quality Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
Full-Time | In-Person
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality management activities for a high-precision aerospace manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on quality professional with a strong mechanical background and experience in CNC machining, aerospace manufacturing, and AS9100/ISO 9001 environments.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with production, customers, and employees while driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Maintain corrective action and discrepant material logs
- Serve as the primary customer contact for quality-related issues
- Manage calibration of measuring equipment and instruments, including GAGEtrak
- Review certifications and quality requirements
- Review quality requirements on production routers
- Conduct regular internal quality audits
- Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
- Perform Gage R&R and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
- Conduct process capability studies using Cpk and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Perform random in-process quality inspections
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and preventative action
- Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, improve quality, and increase production throughput
- Manage non-conforming product and determine appropriate disposition
- Work closely with production to identify and resolve quality issues
- Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and quality-focused work environment
- Ensure compliance with established quality system requirements and company procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of experience in an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge
- Experience working in a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Experience
- 2+ years of quality management or supervisory experience
- Experience with CMM, optical comparator, Keyence vision systems, calipers, and micrometers
- Experience with CNC machining and high-precision manufacturing
- Experience with FAIRs, Gage R&R, Cpk, SPC, and continuous improvement
- Strong knowledge of quality inspection and measurement systems
ITAR / EAR Requirements
This position is subject to ITAR and EAR requirements and requires U.S. Person Status, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee status. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Apply today to be considered for this Quality Manager opportunity!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of experience in an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge
- Experience in precision machining or aerospace manufacturing
- Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- 2+ years of quality management or supervisory experience
- Experience with CMM, optical comparator, Keyence vision systems, calipers, and micrometers
- Experience with CNC machining and high-precision manufacturing
- Experience with FAIRs, Gage R&R, Cpk, SPC, and continuous improvement
- Strong knowledge of quality inspection and measurement systems
- U.S. Person Status, including U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee status
What We Do
Professional Placement Services is an Ohio-based recruiting and staffing firm focused on manufacturing and other industries. It provides project-based staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct-placement services, helping employers fill critical roles with qualified candidates. The company emphasizes personalized talent management, ethical service, and supplying quality individuals rather than simply large volumes of temporary workers, while building long-term relationships with both clients and professionals.
