Quality Assurance Manager

Lead Quality Excellence in Aerospace as a Quality Assurance ManagerDrive Operational Quality and Customer Confidence in a High-Impact Aviation Environment

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for an exciting onsite opportunity in Mountainhome. This role is ideal for a proven quality leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and is passionate about ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

As a key liaison between internal teams, customers, and regulatory stakeholders, you will play a critical role in driving quality initiatives, supporting program execution, and maintaining industry-leading standards across aerospace operations.

Position Details

• Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
• Location: Onsite in Mountainhome, PA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Pay Rate: 82.87 per hour

What You’ll Do

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll oversee quality-focused program execution while serving as a cross-functional leader supporting customer satisfaction, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate program deliverables and administrative efforts to ensure:
  • On-time delivery
  • Budget alignment
  • Quality performance
  • Scope execution
• Serve as the primary cross-functional liaison between internal teams, customers, and program stakeholders
• Support and maintain quality management systems and compliance initiatives
• Act as a key point of contact for customer performance and quality-related communications
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement
• Help ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Support audits, reporting activities, and corrective action initiatives
• Lead quality-focused problem solving and operational improvement efforts
• Foster strong communication and accountability across program teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of related experience
• Prior experience in aerospace quality assurance or a comparable manufacturing industry such as automotive manufacturing
• Experience coordinating program deliverables, customer expectations, and operational priorities
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment and collaborate across multiple functions
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the point of contact for maintaining AS9100 certification
• Previous experience in a people leadership role
• Experience acting as a liaison between customers, regulatory agencies, and internal operational teams
• Background in continuous improvement and quality systems management within aerospace manufacturing

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced professionals with industry-leading organizations driving innovation in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a highly visible leadership role while working alongside talented teams dedicated to operational excellence.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work with a leader in the aviation industry
• High-impact leadership experience in aerospace quality operations
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and regulatory processes
• Career-enhancing opportunities within a respected industry

Ready to Lead with Quality?

If you’re an experienced quality professional with aerospace or advanced manufacturing expertise and a passion for operational excellence, apply today to join a team where quality, leadership, and innovation drive success every day.

Pay Details: 82.87 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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