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Quality Manager

Irvine, California, USA, 92618Full-time$129k–$190k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead the site Quality function, ensuring compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, and UK CAA regulations while driving continual improvement in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Role type

Senior Quality Manager (Aerospace)

Builds

Aerospace components and systems for defense and commercial aviation

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Quality Engineering

Required skills

AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA/EASA/UK CAA regulatory compliance, Quality Management System (QMS) leadership, supplier quality management, internal auditing, statistical process control, root cause analysis, Material Review Board (MRB) processes, First Article Inspection (AS9102), cost of quality management, cross-functional project leadership

Preferred skills

Master's degree, CMQ/OE certification, Lead Auditor certification, advanced problem-solving methods (8D), Microsoft Office/Teams/Excel/Power BI proficiency

Technologies

AS9100, ISO 9001, Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Power BI

Responsibilities

Develop and monitor quality plans and KPIs; select and develop quality engineering and inspection personnel; ensure compliance with customer and government regulations; lead corrective and preventive actions; support new product development quality functions; monitor manufacturing quality performance and product conformity; facilitate cross-functional improvement projects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities