Quality Systems Manager
On-Site
A client of ours is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Manager to lead quality operations for a manufacturer serving highly regulated industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys building strong quality systems, leading teams, working directly with customers and suppliers, and driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or another precision manufacturing environment where quality, compliance, and customer expectations are critical.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide leadership for all quality functions including Quality Assurance, Inspection, Supplier Quality, and Quality Systems
- Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements
- Lead internal audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits
- Drive root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor quality performance using KPIs and identify opportunities to improve product quality and manufacturing performance
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain to improve processes and reduce quality issues
- Oversee supplier quality performance, qualification activities, and corrective action programs
- Manage document control, calibration programs, nonconforming material, and quality records
- Develop inspection methods, quality procedures, and employee training programs
- Foster a culture focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred
- Five or more years of leadership experience within a manufacturing quality organization
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and Quality Management Systems
- Experience leading certification, customer, and regulatory audits
- Background in corrective actions, root cause analysis, supplier quality, and process improvement
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred Experience
- Aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
- IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, CQE, CQM, Lead Auditor, or similar industry certifications
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies
- ERP systems and electronic quality management software
An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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