Aerospace Quality & Compliance Leader

Hunter Recruiting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Site Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the Quality function for a manufacturing site. You will oversee Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Calibration Technicians, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include developing the QMS to AS9100/AS9102 and ISO standards, acting as the site representative for FAA/EASA/DCMA, and driving continuous improvement with RCCA, 8D, and DMAIC methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of progressive quality/manufacturing experience, preferably in machining and assembly; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading quality systems, quality teams, and compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO quality systems, and aerospace/government requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, APQP, SPC, and structured problem solving.
• Supplier quality experience, including audits and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• CQE, CQM, Lead Auditor, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Quality team, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with AS9100, AS9102, ISO standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary site representative for FAA, EASA, DCMA, U.S. Government, military, and customer quality requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement using RCCA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, and DMAIC.
• Oversee MRB, Quality Clinic, inspection, calibration, First Article Inspection (FAI), and quality engineering activities.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics, process capability, product conformity, and SPC/statistical improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier quality activities, including audits, supplier development, corrective actions, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct quality system audits and implement improvements to support operational excellence and compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Customers, Suppliers, and leadership to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support work transfers, outsourced service provider qualification, equipment moves, and machine capability studies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional communication.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Communication

Decision making

Analytical skills

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Q-Pulse

CAPPS

Job description

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Site Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the Quality function for a manufacturing site. You will oversee Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Calibration Technicians, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include developing the QMS to AS9100/AS9102 and ISO standards, acting as the site representative for FAA/EASA/DCMA, and driving continuous improvement with RCCA, 8D, and DMAIC methodologies.