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Director of Quality - CNC Machining

Laborup

San Jose, CAFull-time$120–130K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$120–130K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Laborup is partnering with a growing precision manufacturer to hire a Director of Quality who will lead quality operations and support expansion into aerospace and defense. The role focuses on precision CNC machining, quality systems, inspection and compliance, and manufacturing process improvement. The director will lead a quality team and build a proactive culture centered on preventing defects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Precision CNC MachiningAerospace and Defense ManufacturingAS9100ISO 9001AS9102Quality Management SystemsAuditsInspectionsCorrective ActionsGD&TCMM InspectionMetrologyManufacturing ProcessesTeam LeadershipProcess Improvement

Qualifications

10+ Years Manufacturing Quality Experience5+ Years Leadership ExperienceBachelor's in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

We're partnering with a growing, high-end precision manufacturer to hire an experienced Director of Quality to lead quality operations and support continued expansion into the aerospace and defense industries. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong background in precision CNC machining, AS9100 quality systems, and manufacturing process improvement. The ideal candidate can lead a quality team, strengthen inspection and compliance processes, and build a proactive quality culture focused on preventing defects rather than simply identifying them. Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 + Performance Bonus Shift: 2nd Shift Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Responsibilities:

  • Lead Quality Control, Inspection, Metrology, Calibration, and Quality Systems.
  • Oversee AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage inspection processes, CMM operations, First Article Inspections, and product conformity.
  • Drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and reductions in scrap and rework.
  • Develop and mentor quality personnel while establishing clear performance expectations.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee customer quality requirements, supplier quality, and material traceability.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience, including 5+ years in leadership.
  • Strong background in precision CNC machining and aerospace/defense manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and AS9102.
  • Experience managing Quality Management Systems, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, CMM inspection, metrology, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and implement sustainable process improvements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Performance-Based Bonus

How this job compares

Set against the 5,010 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–130K/yr
  • California median$108–160K/yr262 salary ranges
  • US median$88–143K/yr2,241 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $125K, is 8% below the California median midpoint ($135K) — in the middle half of Quality Assurance salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 454 open Quality Assurance jobs in California and 5,010 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,844 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,823 of the 5,010 open Quality Assurance jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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