Quality Manager (Aerospace / Cnc Machining)

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Mukilteo, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our quality operations and continuous improvement initiatives at our Aerospace & Defense CNC machining operations in Mukilteo, WA. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner in driving operational excellence, lean transformation, and digital modernization. You will own the AS9100 Certified QMS and will ensure adherence to rigorous Aerospace & Defense requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of Aerospace Quality Management experience, with a high preference given to experience in a metal manufacturing environment working directly with key AS Primes
Advanced skills in blueprint reading, GD&T, statistical methodologies, and MSA methods
Ability to effectively interact with Production, Engineering and Operations teams
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to ITAR compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or a related technical field (highly preferred)
ASQ CQM/OE, CQE, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and/or Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with Plant Manager to align quality metrics with production goals
Provide peer mentorship and guidance to functional managers to elevate the team’s regulatory and technical skills, leadership capabilities, and operational efficiency
Develop, mentor, coach, and upskill the Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams
Maintain, audit, and continuously improve the AS9100 certified Quality Management System
Support Corporate IT Security & Compliance teams in sustaining plant level ITAR and CMMC compliance programs
Partner with Corporate Quality to transition legacy digital QMS to ETQ Reliance platform, manage/report on Quality KPIs, and roll out harmonized best practices across the A&D BU
Lead the Quality Engineering and CMM team in their management of AS9102 FAIR’s, the MSA program (with focus on GR&R), FMEA’s, and developing processes around zero-defect mindset
Direct the Quality Inspection team to ensure daily throughput meets agreed-upon targets
Chair the Material Review Board to expedite nonconformance disposition and track/trend systemic issues requiring more in-depth investigation
Facilitate Structured Problem-Solving (SPS) projects using 8D and similar SPS tools
Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of quality and reliability
Identify critical control points in the product value-stream and implement monitoring procedures
Act as liaison with customers and other external parties on matters relating to product quality
Partner with Engineering and Production functions for all NPI and engineering changes to verify quality documentation and processes are correct
Partner with the functional management team in driving a Continuous Improvement culture, using lean manufacturing methodologies and agile problem-solving practices