Aerospace QC Leader: AS9100/ISO 9001 Expert

Guided Search Partners; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership opportunity in QA for aero/

Job summary

Guided Search Partners is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality assurance and control in a precision manufacturing environment serving aerospace and defense customers. The role requires ensuring compliance with customer specs, engineering requirements, and industry standards on machined components and processes.

The ideal candidate has strong background in precision machining, GD&T, AS9100/ISO 9001, and a hands-on leadership style to drive continuous improvement, CAPA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of quality control/assurance in precision manufacturing or machine shop.
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a quality department or QA initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 QM systems.
• Experience with first-article inspections and AS9102 requirements.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and machining specs.
• Experience with precision inspection equipment and metrology methods.
• Knowledge of nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Experience with audits and quality documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and QA systems to ensure compliance.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace and defense quality standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee inspections (FAI, in-process, final) and verification against drawings.
• Interpret GD&T and blueprints to verify conformity.
• Ensure proper use and calibration of inspection tools (CMMs, micrometers, calipers).
• Lead CAPA investigations and root cause analysis.
• Manage internal quality audits and support customer/external audits.
• Evaluate supplier quality and incoming material certifications.
• Analyze quality metrics to drive continuous improvement and defect prevention.
• Supervise quality inspectors and technicians; set performance expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, CNC, and production teams.
• Maintain documentation and traceability (inspection records, certifications, calibration).
• Serve as primary point of contact for customer quality concerns.

Skills

Quality management

AS9100 / ISO 9001

Aerospace industry knowledge

Dimensional inspection

GD&T

CMM usage

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Audits (internal/external)

Leadership / team management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

Guided Search Partners is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality assurance and control in a precision manufacturing environment serving aerospace and defense customers. The role requires ensuring compliance with customer specs, engineering requirements, and industry standards on machined components and processes.

The ideal candidate has strong background in precision machining, GD&T, AS9100/ISO 9001, and a hands-on leadership style to drive continuous improvement, CAPA,