Sr. Manager, Quality

AllClear Aerospace & Defense • Camarillo, CA

7h • $145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

AllClear Engineered Products is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Quality Manager to lead quality operations across multiple aerospace manufacturing facilities. The role is responsible for product integrity, customer and regulatory compliance, and advancing quality performance across the organization. The successful candidate will combine aerospace quality expertise with manufacturing knowledge, lead teams, influence cross-functional decisions, and implement sustainable improvements while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated precision manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace quality systems, and audit requirements.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing inspection, nonconforming material management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer quality requirements.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, team development, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting aerospace and defense OEMs or prime contractors.
• Knowledge of precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and special processes.
• Familiarity with AS9102 first article inspections and NADCAP requirements.
• ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
• Experience overseeing quality functions across multiple facilities or business units.
• Proficiency with ERP/QMS systems and digital quality reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EP Quality organization, including quality engineering, assurance, and inspection functions.
• Establish quality objectives, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives aligned with business and operational priorities.
• Improve first-pass yield and reduce cost of poor quality, scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to strengthen quality controls, accountability, and team performance across manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, applicable regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including resolution of findings and follow-through on corrective actions.
• Ensure effective inspection, product acceptance, traceability, configuration control, and quality documentation.
• Direct Material Review Board activities and disposition of nonconforming products.
• Represent Quality in customer concerns, quality reviews, and issue resolution.
• Strengthen quality planning, process controls, and AS9102 first article inspection practices across machining, sheet metal fabrication, forming, welding, and assembly operations.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and process improvements to prevent recurring defects and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Supply Chain to improve supplier performance, resolve nonconformances, and strengthen incoming material quality.
• Support customer satisfaction and delivery commitments through effective cross-functional quality management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior