Aerospace QA Director — AS9100/NADCAP Expert

The Judge Group, INC.; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for an onsite role in the Fullerton, CA area. This aerospace-focused position requires managing QA teams, audits and supplier certification efforts to uphold AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Responsibilities include improving the QMS through lean methods, ensuring compliance with FAA/ITAR, evaluating equipment testing, and leading internal audits. A BA/BS or 10+ years in aerospace QA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or 10+ years of experience in an aerospace company in Quality Management.
• Extensive AS9100 and NADCAP experience including Heat Treat, NDT methods.
• Experience supervising Inspectors, Quality Engineers and NDT technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality compliance, assurance and reduction of cost of poor quality.
• Lead lean manufacturing improvements to the QMS system.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of equipment and testing.
• Develop standards for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Maintain AS9100 and NADCAP certifications and perform internal audits.
• Support contract reviews and supplier LTA; drive FAA/ITAR compliance.
• Track quality trends, root-cause analysis and corrective actions; establish metrics.
• Manage budget and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Audit management

NADCAP/AS9100 familiarity

NDT supervision

Inspection management

Lean manufacturing

Education

BA/BS in related discipline

Job description

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for an onsite role in the Fullerton, CA area. This aerospace-focused position requires managing QA teams, audits and supplier certification efforts to uphold AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Responsibilities include improving the QMS through lean methods, ensuring compliance with FAA/ITAR, evaluating equipment testing, and leading internal audits. A BA/BS or 10+ years in aerospace QA is required.