Quality Manager - Aerospace and Defense

Quality Manager – Aerospace & Precision Manufacturing

Location: Eastlake, Ohio

About Midwest Precision

Midwest Precision is a leading precision machining and assembly manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, energy, fluid power, and industrial markets. We specialize in complex geometries and challenging materials including stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys, aluminum, hardened alloys, and engineered plastics.

Midwest Precision is AS9100D certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and ITAR registered. Our commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement allows us to support customers operating in highly regulated industries where precision, reliability, and performance are critical.

Position Summary

Midwest Precision is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System and quality operations within a highly regulated AS9100D and ITAR-controlled manufacturing environment.

This position is responsible for maintaining compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer requirements, and regulatory standards while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Leadership to drive quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing quality experience, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a passion for building systems that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the AS9100D and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.




• Serve as the management representative for the Quality Management System.




• Lead AS9100D surveillance audits, recertification audits, customer audits, and internal audits.




• Ensure compliance with ITAR regulations, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.




• Develop, monitor, and report quality metrics and key performance indicators.




• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities.




• Manage nonconformance processes, customer complaints, and supplier quality issues.




• Oversee inspection processes, calibration systems, and quality documentation.




• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve quality, productivity, and process performance.




• Support new product introductions and process validation activities.




• Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and records.




• Lead and develop Quality personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.




• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles and data-driven decision making.




• Ensure organizational readiness for customer assessments and third-party audits.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing quality experience.




• Minimum 5 years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment.




• Experience managing an AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management System.




• Experience leading external certification audits, customer audits, and internal audit programs.




• Strong understanding of corrective action systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.




• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.




• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.




• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.

Preferred

• Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience.




• Precision CNC machining and assembly experience.




• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Lean, or Six Sigma certification.




• Experience working with customer-specific quality requirements.




• Experience supporting highly regulated manufacturing environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Successful maintenance of AS9100D and ISO certifications.




• Strong customer satisfaction and quality performance metrics.




• Effective corrective actions that prevent recurrence.




• Positive audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.




• Strong partnerships with Operations, Engineering, and Leadership.




• Continuous improvement in quality systems, processes, and performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.




• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.




• 401(k) with company match.




• Paid time off and company holidays.




• Professional development opportunities.




• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing organization.

Join Our Team

If you are a quality-driven leader with experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or highly regulated manufacturing environments, we encourage you to apply and become part of Midwest Precision's commitment to excellence.

Due to ITAR requirements, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information and work in compliance with all applicable U.S. regulations.