Quality Manager - Aerospace - Jaffrey, NH

We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control activities within a manufacturing operation supporting highly regulated industries. This position will drive compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve world-class quality performance.

Client Details

Our client is a long-standing industry leader known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a commitment to manufacturing precision products that serve critical end markets. With a strong focus on employee development, operational excellence, and quality, the organization offers a stable environment with meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Description

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.
• Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits while ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Oversee nonconformance investigations, MRB activities, and root cause corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to quality inspectors and technicians across all stages of production.
• Champion continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and other quality methodologies.
• Ensure accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and complete product traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and improve performance.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier evaluations and corrective action management.
• Develop and present quality metrics and KPI reporting to leadership, driving data-based decision making.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated quality leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), ISO 9001, NADCAP, and related quality standards.
• Experience leading audits and working with regulatory requirements such as FAA and EASA.
• Expertise in GD&T and advanced quality tools including RCCA, FMEA, SPC, APQP, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience utilizing ERP and Quality Management software systems.
• Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Job Offer

• Join a well-established manufacturer with a reputation for quality and innovation.
• Play a critical leadership role with direct influence on operational and business performance.
• Lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives in a highly technical environment.
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including healthcare, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values employee development, safety, and long-term career.
  

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