Quality Operations Manager
Core
Ensures manufacturing and operational processes meet aerospace industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations by leading quality assurance initiatives and driving continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Operations Manager
Builds
Production lines and quality systems for aerospace manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Quality Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production features (quality compliance & process optimization)
Required skills
Quality management, regulatory compliance, audit execution, process improvement, risk management, root cause analysis, cross-functional leadership, strategic decision-making
Preferred skills
Multi-site quality operations leadership, international regulatory body experience, APQP/PPAP methodologies, enterprise QMS software proficiency
Technologies
AS9100, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, 5 Whys, 9S, ETQ, MasterControl, SAP, MES, Minitab, JMP
Responsibilities
Conduct internal and external audits to identify risks and non-conformances; Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality performance and reduce defects; Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to integrate quality requirements; Train and mentor quality team members; Identify and assess quality-related risks and implement mitigation strategies; Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective CAPAs implementation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management (20-25 direct reports)
