What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Custom Manufacturing and Engineering?
The Opportunity
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is seeking a Quality Manager with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving. In this role, you'll ensure that materials, parts, and products meet CME's rigorous Total Quality Management System (TQMS) standards and customer requirements. You'll also support configuration management, process improvements, and third-party audits to maintain CME's certifications and quality excellence.
What You'll Do
- Inspect and test materials, parts, and products to ensure compliance with TQMS and customer requirements.
- Support quality and configuration management initiatives, ensuring process documentation accuracy.
- Prepare for and help CME pass third-party certification audits (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, CMMI).
- Interpret specifications, drawings, schematics, and part lists for electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
- Generate reports on product and process quality using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to drive continuous process improvements.
- Apply EIA-649 Configuration Management principles (preferred).
What You Bring
- Experience with AS9100 and certifications including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and CMMI (required).
- Ability to read and interpret technical specs, schematics, and part lists.
- Strong analytical and computer skills for reporting and documentation.
- Familiarity with electrical, electronic, or mechanical components for build requirements.
- Experience with EIA-649 Configuration Management (preferred).
- BS/BA in Engineering or related field (preferred).
Why CME?
- Be part of an award-winning engineering and manufacturing team in Tampa Bay.
- Contribute to mission-critical projects supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy markets.
- Work for a company that values accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Enjoy perks like a 4-day work week (most weeks).
- Thrive in a culture guided by CME's 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Works with Energy & Passion, Challenges Themselves, Serves the Customer – Protects CME, and Delivers.
Eligibility Notice
This position requires access to controlled goods and technologies under ITAR and EAR. Candidates must meet "U.S. Person" requirements (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
About CME
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME®) is a 29-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print/spec products and systems. Our products-cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, and special test equipment-are used by the U.S. military and industries worldwide. CME also supports STEM education and sustainability initiatives, including Solar4STEM
CME operates on the EOS System and is built on a Culture of Accountability.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected class under federal or Florida law.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000