Aerospace Quality Control Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Quality Control Manager

Position Summary

The Aerospace Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading all quality assurance and quality control activities within a precision machining and aerospace manufacturing environment. This position ensures compliance with customer specifications, government regulations, and industry standards while managing inspection personnel, quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field (preferred)

10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience

5+ years of Quality Management experience

Extensive experience with CNC machining, heavy machining, and precision manufacturing

Experience with defense and government contracts

U.S. citizenship may be required for certain government or defense contracts

Required Experience

Aerospace precision machining

Heavy machining of complex metal components

CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis machining centers

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Final inspection and in-process inspection

Supplier quality management

Nonconformance investigations

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement programs

Inspection planning

Calibration systems management

Customer audits

Government audits

Internal quality audits

Government Contract Experience

Must have working knowledge of:

AS9100 Quality Management System

ISO 9001

ITAR regulations

FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)

DFARS

Government Source Inspection (GSI)

Defense contract requirements

Contract review and compliance

Customer flow-down requirements

Configuration management

Document control

Technical Knowledge

Experience with:

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Blueprint reading

Engineering drawings

Inspection planning

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Surface plate inspection

Precision measuring instruments

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Ability to work under strict aerospace quality standards

Software Experience

ERP systems

MRP systems

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

CMM software

· Stable company with long-term career opportunities
· Competitive compensation
· Overtime opportunities (when available)
· Excellent work environment
· Benefits package (where applicable)

Company Description

· Stable company with long-term career opportunities\r\n· Competitive compensation\r\n· Overtime opportunities (when available)\r\n· Excellent work environment\r\n· Benefits package (where applicable)