QA Manager

Power Your Career Here•San Diego, CA

15d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

AEMI, an AEM company, manufactures high-reliability electronic components for mission-critical aerospace, defense, industrial, and automotive applications. The QA Manager leads the Quality Assurance team and manages the day-to-day effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer, regulatory, and internal expectations. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to advance product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position is full-time, exempt, and onsite in San Diego, California. Salary is $120,000–$140,000. AEM is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
5–7 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in regulated or high-reliability industries.
Prior experience managing or supervising quality engineers, inspectors, or technicians.
Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems and MIL-STD-790 requirements.
Experience leading audits, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CQE or CQA.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, industry and military standards, and customer requirements.
Familiarity with electronic component characteristics and applicable test and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the QMS in compliance with AS9100 and MIL-STD-790 requirements and applicable customer, regulatory, and internal expectations.
Lead and supervise the Quality Assurance team, including performance development, workload prioritization, and coaching.
Drive continuous improvement, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and data-driven process improvement.
Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Plan and conduct internal audits and support external customer and regulatory audits; ensure findings are closed promptly and lead to process improvements.
Oversee failure analysis, DPA lab operations, and test equipment planning for product screening, qualification, and reliability assurance.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Product Lines teams to ensure outgoing product quality.