AS9100 Quality Systems Manager — Aerospace Precision Machining
About The Position
Step into a leadership role where precision matters and your decisions shape flight‑critical components. TekPro is partnering with a well-established aerospace machining facility in Wheeling, IL to hire a hands-on Quality leader who can steward the plant’s quality management system and elevate performance across inspection, testing, and compliance. A day in the role Start with a review of overnight inspection results and in-process checks, aligning priorities with production and engineering. Lead an internal audit, verify adherence to aerospace quality standards, and prepare for upcoming customer and regulatory visits. Facilitate a root cause analysis on a nonconformance, driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure. Walk the floor to coach inspectors and quality team members, reinforcing a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Close the day aligning stakeholders on action items, metrics, and improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
- Deep knowledge of quality systems, auditing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven success collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace machining or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the plant’s quality management system for aerospace machined components.
- Oversee inspection, testing, and quality assurance processes throughout production.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement effective CAPA.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
- Plan and lead internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits.
- Partner closely with engineering, production, and leadership to drive continuous improvement.
- Mentor, develop, and lead the quality team; champion a strong quality culture across operations.
Benefits
- $110K – $130K salary depending on experience.
- Air-conditioned manufacturing facility.
- Clean, high-precision aerospace machining environment.
- Strong overtime opportunities available.
- High-visibility leadership role with tangible impact on operations.
- Long-term stability within a growing aerospace manufacturing operation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
