Quality Manager (onsite San Jose, CA) - San Jose CA

VetJobs•San Jose, CA

21h•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kratos Microwave, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to work onsite in San Jose, California. The role develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring aerospace products and processes meet quality, safety, and reliability standards. The Quality Manager leads the quality team, drives continuous improvement, supports certification activities, and promotes accountability, collaboration, and customer satisfaction across the organization. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if needed. This supervisory role works cross-functionally with engineering, production, supply chain, management, suppliers, and customers. It oversees internal and external audits, quality performance and reporting, customer concerns, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, and the development of quality staff. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
10 or more years of progressive quality management experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
7 or more years of experience in a quality managerial role.
Strong understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL-STD, IPC, RoHS, REACH, and NADCAP standards.
Proficiency in RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and Lean, Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
Experience with statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a high-performance environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information in accordance with company and government requirements.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and respectfully with peers, supervisors, and the public, and follow company policies.
Ability and willingness to learn and use company technology for required purposes.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to obtain a security clearance if needed.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods, stand, walk, bend, and reach, and potentially lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive QMS compliant with AS9100 and applicable regulatory requirements.
Define and document quality policies, objectives, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate AS9100 certification and recertification activities.
Prepare and present QMS performance, audit, and quality metric reports to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Monitor production processes to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, and waste reduction.
Conduct internal audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify nonconformities.
Analyze quality data, metrics, and trends to support decision-making and performance improvement.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues.
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, mentor, and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians; set expectations, provide feedback, and encourage professional development.
Train staff on quality best practices and QMS procedures to promote organizational quality awareness.
Serve as the primary liaison for quality communications among internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, and management to resolve quality issues and align with company objectives.
Manage and resolve customer complaints and quality concerns; monitor feedback and take action to improve satisfaction.
Support customer inspections and customer and regulatory audits.
Oversee supplier quality through audits, assessments, and corrective actions, and ensure materials and components meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
Monitor industry regulations, FAA requirements, and AS9100 updates to maintain compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.