Quality Manager - Aerospace and Defense
About The Position
Midwest Precision is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System and quality operations within a highly regulated AS9100D and ITAR-controlled manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and regulatory standards while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership to drive quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing quality experience, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a passion for building systems that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing quality experience.
- Minimum 5 years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing an AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Experience leading external certification audits, customer audits, and internal audit programs.
- Strong understanding of corrective action systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience.
- Precision CNC machining and assembly experience.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Lean, or Six Sigma certification.
- Experience working with customer-specific quality requirements.
- Experience supporting highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain the AS9100D and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Serve as the management representative for the Quality Management System.
- Lead AS9100D surveillance audits, recertification audits, customer audits, and internal audits.
- Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Develop, monitor, and report quality metrics and key performance indicators.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Manage nonconformance processes, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.
- Oversee inspection processes, calibration systems, and quality documentation.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve quality, productivity, and process performance.
- Support new product introductions and process validation activities.
- Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and records.
- Lead and develop Quality personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles and data-driven decision making.
- Ensure organizational readiness for customer assessments and third-party audits.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
