Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager Job Description

The Quality Manager serves as the company's management representative for quality, acting as the primary point of contact for customers and registrars on quality matters. This role involves owning the entire quality operation at two AS9100-certified manufacturing sites. As a hands-on leadership position in a small, close-knit organization, the Quality Manager sets the direction and performs much of the work.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the AS9100 quality management system at both sites, ensuring consistency in procedures, work instructions, and forms.

• Manage document control and records retention, including revision control, approvals, and distribution.

• Plan and execute the internal audit program, management reviews, and track quality objectives.

• Serve as the primary contact with the AS9100 registrar; prepare for and host surveillance and recertification audits, closing any findings on time.

• Lead, coach, and schedule Quality Control inspectors at both sites, including setting priorities, training, and performance reviews.

• Establish inspection methods and plans: receiving, in-process, final inspection, and First Article Inspection to AS9102.

• Oversee the calibration program, measurement equipment, and gauge R&R studies.

• Own the nonconforming material process, including identification, segregation, and documentation.

• Host and manage customer audits.

• Lead APQP for new parts and changes, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing.

• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, FMEAs, and control plans.

• Manage the approved supplier list and hold suppliers accountable for performance.

• Focus on business systems by establishing and defining data entry practices.

• Prepare the company for NADCAP accreditation.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years as a quality leader and manager in an aerospace environment.

• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Experience with First Article Inspection Standards and AS9102.

• Proficient in root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

• Experience in reducing scrap to improve site profitability.

• Experience in identifying bottlenecks in quality processes to ensure on-time delivery.

• Familiarity with quality assurance, ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145, and CMM programming.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) preferred.

• Experience with NADCAP accreditation or preparing special processes.

• Previous experience as a supervisor and team leader, with multi-site experience as a plus.

• A Six Sigma Black Belt is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to own a complete quality operation at two certified sites, providing visible impact and direct access to leadership. It allows for significant contributions to an organization recently acquired by a larger company, which plans to invest further in developing site capabilities.

Work Environment

The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule and is a salaried role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive salary based on experience. Medical and dental insurance. 401(k) retirement plan.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.