Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager

(Westchester County, NY)

Summary

Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for an opportunity to lead quality operations in a hands-on manufacturing environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Quality Manager to oversee daily quality activities, maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with production, engineering, and customers to ensure product quality, resolve technical issues, and maintain the highest manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Quality Department operations, including inspection priorities, employee supervision, and quality issue resolution.
• Maintain and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 requirements.
• Lead internal quality audits and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Work directly with inspectors and production personnel to evaluate incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
• Review engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality requirements to develop inspection methods and product control plans.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality concerns, complaints, corrective action requests, and audit findings.
• Investigate nonconforming products, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain quality documentation, including manuals, procedures, inspection records, and customer-required submissions.
• Utilize FMEA, PPAP, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement techniques to reduce defects and improve manufacturing processes.
• Prepare quality metrics, audit findings, and performance reports for management review.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and other departments to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and develop quality personnel on inspection procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of quality assurance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing job shop environment is required.
• Experience managing a Quality Department in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, Sunnen gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Experience developing product control plans, inspection methods, and statistical quality evaluations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working directly with customers to resolve quality concerns.
• Ability to work extensively on the manufacturing floor while leading quality initiatives.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training or certification preferred.
• Quality-related professional certifications are a plus.
• Must meet applicable ITAR U.S. Person requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off

Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Ask for: Hersha Dwyer

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