Quality Assurance Manager

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.