CareerPlan

Quality Manager

US - Torrance, CAFull-time$97k–$129k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
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Core

Lead the site Quality function for high-reliability aerospace and defense manufacturing, ensuring products meet rigorous standards and driving continuous improvement.

Role type

Senior Quality Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

High-reliability aerospace and defense products

Domain

Aerospace and Defense manufacturing

Required skills

Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001), root cause analysis, statistical process control, supplier quality management, audit leadership, Lean/Six Sigma, executive reporting

Preferred skills

Electronics manufacturing experience, high-reliability manufacturing environments

Technologies

AS9100, ISO 9001, AS9102, Lean, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Lead the site Quality function, set strategy and metrics; Serve as primary contact for customers, government, and regulatory bodies; Own and improve the Quality Management System; Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits; Oversee root cause analysis and failure investigations; Manage supplier quality performance; Lead inspection, testing, and product acceptance; Chair Material Review Board activities; Deliver executive-level reporting on quality metrics.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities