Aerospace QA Senior Manager - Lead Quality & Compliance

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC in Carson City, NV is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to lead the site Quality function, driving safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary Quality organization, develop QMS strategy, and partner with Operations and Engineering to deliver defect-free products while ensuring regulatory compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, and CAAC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering, manufacturing, repair, or quality leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading large teams across multiple levels.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, CAAC).
• Experience driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and quality management principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in complex manufacturing or MRO environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-level Quality organization including Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Compliance, NDT, Laboratory Operations, and Inspection teams.
• Establish quality objectives, policies, and performance expectations that drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own and improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, CAAC, and customer requirements.
• Lead internal audits, corrective action programs, escape management investigations, and root cause analysis efforts.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Lead customer and regulatory interactions, audits, and quality reviews.
• Develop supplier quality strategies and oversee supplier qualification and performance.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks, drive improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide strategic leadership for new product introduction, process validation, inspection technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC in Carson City, NV is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to lead the site Quality function, driving safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and repair operations.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary Quality organization, develop QMS strategy, and partner with Operations and Engineering to deliver defect-free products while ensuring regulatory compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, and CAAC standards.