TekPro is partnering with a leading aerospace and defense component manufacturer to find a Quality Manager.
This role requires a strong understanding of aerospace and/or automotive manufacturing standards, with knowledge of CNC machined components, GD&T, CMM machines, and inspection equipment.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee quality functions across the plant, ensuring standards in production, shipping, receiving, and supply chain are met.Lead safety and housekeeping initiatives, addressing both internal and external customer issues.Act as Compliance Officer and Management Representative, managing ISO, AS9100, and ITAR compliance, and preparing for quality and manufacturing audits.Daily Tasks: Manage QC inspectors' schedules, tasks, and priorities.Collaborate with Production Planner on urgent orders and quality concerns.Provide training for quality team members, ensuring skill coverage in all areas.Maintain NCR tracker and CAR logs, review open NCRs weekly, and verify action items.Prepare and present quality assurance KPIs for quarterly business review (QBR) meetings.Attend CEO-led staff meetings to review RAILS, KPIs, and other performance indicators.Establish audit schedules for ISO9001 surveillance and manage layered audits.Ensure compliance with ISO, AS9100, and ITAR record-keeping and reporting requirements.Oversee QA SPC software, track CPK index, and maintain calibration of inspection gauges.Verify timesheets in Epicor for weekly payroll processing.Promote adherence to 6S principles in the QC Lab.Qualifications: Proven leadership in quality within an automotive or aerospace production environment.Thorough understanding of quality procedures, compliance standards (ISO, AS9100, ITAR), and manufacturing quality processes.Proficiency in blueprint reading and a working knowledge of customer specifications and industry standards.Familiarity with measuring instruments, including ID/OD micrometers, calipers, snap gauges, bore gauges, CMMs (manual and CNC), and dial indicators.