Aerospace QC Manager — ISO 9001/AS9100, FAI Lead

AllSearch Professional Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking a Quality Control Manager for a precision machining environment in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead QMS development and AS9100 implementation within aerospace manufacturing, overseeing FAI, supplier quality, audits, and CAPA.

The role requires extensive experience in ISO 9001 QMS, GD&T, and metrology tools, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Base salary up to $120k plus health insurance and related benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in quality management within aerospace/defense precision machining or related regulated manufacturing.
• 3+ years of ISO 9001 QMS experience including document control and audits.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 with AS9100 familiarity and support for AS9100 implementation.
• Experience with FAI and AS9102 in precision manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, drawings, blueprints and inspection methods.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection and metrology equipment (CMMs, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Experience with nonconformance control, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews by examining customer purchase orders, quality requirements, drawings and specs.
• Perform and manage First Article Inspection per AS9102; conduct in-process and final inspections.
• Maintain Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions and QMS documents.
• Develop inspection plans and sampling strategies per requirements.
• Oversee use and calibration of metrology equipment (CMMs, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Establish nonconformance control, NCR documentation and disposition.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone methods.
• Implement, document and verify CAPA actions.
• Evaluate supplier quality via audits, performance reviews and SCARs.
• Ensure material traceability and certification for incoming materials and outside services.
• Serve as primary QA contact for external audits and registrars.
• Supervise inspectors and provide training on inspection methods and procedures.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GD&T

Dimensional inspection

First Article Inspection

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Audit readiness

Quality management

Supplier quality

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

AllSearch Professional Staffing is seeking a Quality Control Manager for a precision machining environment in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead QMS development and AS9100 implementation within aerospace manufacturing, overseeing FAI, supplier quality, audits, and CAPA.

The role requires extensive experience in ISO 9001 QMS, GD&T, and metrology tools, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Base salary up to $120k plus health insurance and related benefits.