QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Aero Simulation, Inc.•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems comply with internal standards and international quality frameworks. This role will play a key part in leading and maintaining the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining certifications, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of quality excellence while mitigating regulatory, contractual, and customer risk across the organization.

Requirements

Eight or more years’ experience in a quality role within a manufacturing environment.
At least five years of experience in Quality Assurance leadership or management.
Experience supervising quality personnel, including performance management, training, resource planning, and ensuring consistent application of quality standards across operations.
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Extensive experience with ISO 9001:2015.
Experience conducting internal and external audits.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey quality requirements, findings, and corrective actions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Self-directed with the ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively across departments and organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess systems and processes, identify gaps or risks, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage competing demands with professionalism.
Ability to handle pressure and ambiguity while maintaining focus, sound judgment, and adherence to quality standards.
U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter, it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.
Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.
Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, as required by the position.
Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules, critical deadlines, or program milestones.
Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and, on occasion, internationally to customer sites, partner locations, or project meetings in support of contract objectives.
Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks, security clearance requirements, and drug-screening results.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time in an office and manufacturing environment.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools, equipment, and computer peripherals.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing.
Visual acuity required to perform inspections, read drawings, specifications, and computer screens, including close vision and color differentiation.
Ability to conduct in-process inspections, including bending, stooping, and reaching as required.
Ability to access manufacturing areas, equipment, and inspection stations safely.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move materials, tools, or equipment up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying noise levels, temperatures, and activity.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; advanced certifications or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AS9100 desired.
Familiarity with quality standards and processes to follow federal, state and local regulations.
Experience with Atlassian Jira Software or a similar issue-tracking application
Strong knowledge of Military Standards.

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation and delivery of assigned project material, established timelines, budgets and expectations of quality.
Maintain quality assurance objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
Reviews data obtained during all quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
Prepares and chairs bi-annual ISO 9001 Management Review Meetings to comply with company policy.
Ensure company quality records are current and accurate based on internal processes.
Maintains knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
Oversees the investigation and resolution of customer complaints regarding technical or quality issues.
Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Prepare for and lead annual ISO9001 certification and audits. Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with ISO and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary liaison with certification bodies and regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
Prepare, review, and update quality documentation, including Quality System Procedures, Work Instructions, Quality Forms, and records.
Support the root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions (CARs).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are integrated throughout product design, manufacturing, and delivery.
Train and mentor team members on quality principles, ISO compliance, and continuous improvement tools.
Performs in-process inspections, drawing reviews, material receiving, and other duties performed by Quality Inspector team as needed to support workload demands, coverage, and investigation efforts (hands-on work).