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Aerospace Quality Control Manager
Position Summary
The Aerospace Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading all quality assurance and quality control activities within a precision machining and aerospace manufacturing environment. This position ensures compliance with customer specifications, government regulations, and industry standards while managing inspection personnel, quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field (preferred)
10 years of aerospace manufacturing experience
5 years of Quality Management experience
Extensive experience with CNC machining, heavy machining, and precision manufacturing
Experience with defense and government contracts
U.S. citizenship may be required for certain government or defense contracts
Required Experience
Aerospace precision machining
Heavy machining of complex metal components
CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis machining centers
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Final inspection and in-process inspection
Supplier quality management
Nonconformance investigations
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement programs
Inspection planning
Calibration systems management
Customer audits
Government audits
Internal quality audits
Government Contract Experience
Must have working knowledge of:
AS9100 Quality Management System
ISO 9001
ITAR regulations
FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
DFARS
Government Source Inspection (GSI)
Defense contract requirements
Contract review and compliance
Customer flow-down requirements
Configuration management
Document control
Technical Knowledge
Experience with:
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Blueprint reading
Engineering drawings
Inspection planning
Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
Surface plate inspection
Precision measuring instruments
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Ability to work under strict aerospace quality standards
Software Experience
ERP systems
MRP systems
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
CMM software
· Competitive compensation
· Overtime opportunities (when available)
· Excellent work environment
· Benefits package (where applicable)
Salary : $75,000 - $105,000