Quality Manager - Aerospace Quality Leader

Align Aerospace•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Align Aerospace is seeking a Quality Manager to lead its quality systems and operations. The role leads and continuously improves the AS9100/AS9120 and ISO-based Quality Management System, drives compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements, oversees inspection activities and audits, and manages corrective actions, supplier quality, and quality team performance. The manager partners across departments and with customers and suppliers to resolve challenges, strengthen quality, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

Extensive experience managing aerospace quality systems.
Strong working knowledge of AS9100/AS9120 and ISO 9001.
Knowledge of customer and contractual quality requirements, supplier quality management, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root-cause analysis, AS9102 First Article Inspection, product traceability, and aerospace hardware and documentation requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading audits, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives.
Understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, technical specifications, inspection processes, calibration programs, and quality metrics and KPIs.
Experience leading teams and training and coaching employees.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to make decisions in fast-paced environments, collaborate across departments, and follow through with accountability.
Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and quality excellence.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).
Certified AS9100 Aerospace Auditor or Lead Auditor.
AS9100/AS9120 Internal Auditor Certification.
AS9102 First Article Inspection Training.
Formal Root Cause Analysis Training.
Customer Delegated Inspection Certification.
Customer Source Inspection Delegations.
OEM Quality Certifications.
SAE-related Certifications, Training, or Delegated Authority.
AS5553 / AS6174 Counterfeit Prevention Training.
Special Process Quality Training.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve the AS9100/AS9120 and ISO-based Quality Management System.
Manage receiving, source, delegated, first article, and final inspections.
Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action programs using methods such as 8D, FMEA, Fishbone, and 5-Why.
Lead customer, supplier, certification, and internal audits.
Champion quality metrics, data analysis, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Compliance, HR, and Executive Leadership.
Coach, mentor, and develop the quality team; promote accountability and performance.
Partner with customers and suppliers to maintain confidence and drive results.