Aerospace Metallurgical Quality Lead

Precision-Metal-Products; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HBD Industries is seeking a Metallurgical Quality Supervisor to lead metallurgy, material science, and laboratory operations. You will supervise MetLab staff, guide material evaluations, and drive quality initiatives within aerospace manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a strong metallurgy or quality background, with experience in AS9100 and NADCAP audits, and a track record of root cause investigations. This role offers technical leadership and opportunities for advancement on the production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical or Quality Engineering.
• 5+ years in metallurgy, heat treat, forging, aerospace manufacturing, or quality engineering.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Experience with AS9100 or aerospace quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily MetLab and Quality operations, including oversight of laboratory activities, quality processes, and Quality and Met Lab personnel.
• Serve as the primary metallurgical resource for forging, heat treat, machining, and quality operations.
• Lead material evaluations, microstructure analysis, mechanical property review, and metallurgical failure investigations.
• Support customer, NADCAP, AS9100, and internal audits.
• Lead root cause investigations involving material, process, and quality issues.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, material requirements, and industry standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve process capability and product quality.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives using statistical and engineering methodologies.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, First Article Inspections, and validation activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Quality Engineers, MetLab Technicians, and Inspectors.
• Support development of laboratory capabilities, equipment, and testing methods.
• Evaluate material nonconformances and determine disposition recommendations.
• Assist with supplier quality and material-related corrective actions.
• Generate technical reports and present findings to leadership and customers.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials science

Quality engineering

Root cause investigations

Aerospace quality systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Job description

HBD Industries is seeking a Metallurgical Quality Supervisor to lead metallurgy, material science, and laboratory operations. You will supervise MetLab staff, guide material evaluations, and drive quality initiatives within aerospace manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a strong metallurgy or quality background, with experience in AS9100 and NADCAP audits, and a track record of root cause investigations. This role offers technical leadership and opportunities for advancement on the production