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Program Quality Manager

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Stockton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE:

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Provides oversight for the quality function of those who have technical and programmatic responsibilities as part of a Program Management team. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage and coordinate the activities of multiple dedicated program teams to ensure alignment of quality objectives.
  • Provide Staff Quality Engineering oversight for Quality Engineers with technical and programmatic task responsibilities.
  • Mentor/train Quality Engineers & Inspectors by offering professional guidance on career development.
  • Promote and support a Continual Improvement Culture (CIC) and champion processes to reduce time and costs.
  • Advises the Director of Quality Assurance of all related development and performance activities.
  • Supports the Director of Quality Assurance in recruiting and budgeting activities.
  • Supports 3rd Party audits as required.

 

GENERAL:

  • Strong computer skills, with knowledge of full Microsoft Office suite a must.  Database management a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in the Quality or Manufacturing environment with previous supervisory or management experience would be considered a plus.
  • Experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred.  Other industries shall be considered.
  • Reports to the Quality Assurance Director
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • Good people skills, good listener.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

 

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

 

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

 

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.

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