Quality Manager/Total Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Manager/Total Quality Manager

Aerospace Manufacturing | Quality Systems | Operational Excellence

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Total Quality Manager to lead Quality, Testing, and EHS functions within a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to Operations leadership, this role is responsible for driving product quality, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

This is a key leadership position for a quality professional who thrives in fast-paced production environments and has a strong background in AS9100 quality systems, aerospace standards, and manufacturing process improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily Quality and Testing operations to support production flow and on-time customer delivery
• Own and maintain the AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure inspection, testing, and release activities support manufacturing throughput
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Drive rapid resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead internal audits, customer audits, supplier quality activities, and compliance initiatives
• Oversee calibration systems and measurement equipment compliance
• Manage MRB activities, RMAs, and corrective/preventive actions
• Analyze quality metrics and lead initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including chemical handling and regulatory compliance
• Develop and mentor a hands-on quality team while promoting accountability and quality ownership on the shop floor

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing environments; aerospace preferred
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements
• Experience with elastomer, polymer, or related manufacturing processes preferred
• Proven expertise in QMS management, audits, MRB, corrective actions, and product qualification
• Experience with FAI processes and quality validation activities
• Working knowledge of root cause methodologies such as 8D and 5 Whys
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• ERP/MRP system experience
• ASQ certifications such as CQE or CQM are a plus

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing aerospace manufacturing operation focused on innovation, quality, and operational excellence. You’ll work alongside a collaborative leadership team and play a critical role in shaping quality culture, improving manufacturing performance, and supporting high-reliability products used in demanding applications.