Quality Manager

Location: Jupiter, FL

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing / FAA Repair Station / AS9100D / ISO 9001

Position Summary: My client is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead our quality management system within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment specializing in precision landing gear components. This individual will be responsible for maintaining compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, FAA Repair Station requirements, and customer-specific aerospace standards while leading a team dedicated to delivering zero-defect products. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader capable of balancing customer requirements, regulatory compliance, production support, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities: Manage the company's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with:

• AS9100DISO 9001FAA Repair Station requirements
• Customer-specific aerospace requirements
• Lead and develop Quality Inspectors and CMM programmers.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Review and approve:
• Certificates of Conformance
• Material Certifications
• Inspection Reports
• Final acceptance documentation
• Ensure compliance with:
• Calibration requirements
• Inspection equipment control
• Gage management
• Measurement system integrity
• Interface directly with customers regarding:
• Nonconformances
• Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)8D Reports
• Customer audits
• Supplier quality concerns
• Lead investigations involving:
• Internal nonconformances
• Customer complaints
• Process escapes
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Conduct internal audits and prepare the organization for:
• AS9100 auditsFAA audits
• Customer audits
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Management to resolve manufacturing issues while maintaining product conformity.
• Review manufacturing documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor quality metrics including:
• ScrapReworkCustomer returns
• Non-Conformance trends
• On-time Delivery performance
• Develop procedures, work instructions, inspection methods, and quality documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation and improving process capability.
• Support supplier qualification and supplier quality evaluations.

Required Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of Quality experience within aerospace manufacturing. Minimum 3 years in a Quality leadership role. Extensive knowledge of:

• AS9100DISO 9001 First Article InspectionFAA Repair Station regulations (preferred)GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Strong understanding of:
• CNC machining processes
• Precision measurement
• Surface finish evaluation
• Material certifications
• Heat treat specifications
• Special process controls
• Experience using:
• CMM equipment
• Optical comparators
• Height gages
• Bore gages
• MicrometersSurface roughness testers
• Ability to interpret complex aerospace drawings and specifications.