Aerospace Quality Director - AS9100/NADCAP Expert

Judge Direct Placement; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for an Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing company in the Fullerton, California area. This onsite role leads quality compliance, supplier certification programs, and audits to ensure top-tier product integrity.

Ideal candidates will have extensive aerospace QA experience, including AS9100/NADCAP, team leadership of inspectors and NDT personnel, and a proven track record of reducing defects and costs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related discipline or 10+ years in aerospace quality management.
• Extensive aerospace manufacturing experience with customer audits and certifications.
• Experience leading inspectors, quality engineers, and NDT technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality compliance and drive cost of poor quality reductions.
• Apply lean to improve the QMS.
• Evaluate equipment testing accuracy.
• Develop inspection and testing standards.
• Maintain AS9100 and NADCAP certifications.
• Perform internal audits and support contract reviews.
• Ensure FAA and ITAR compliance.
• Track root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality management

Audits

Lean manufacturing

People management

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

AS9100

NADCAP

NDT

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for an Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing company in the Fullerton, California area. This onsite role leads quality compliance, supplier certification programs, and audits to ensure top-tier product integrity.

Ideal candidates will have extensive aerospace QA experience, including AS9100/NADCAP, team leadership of inspectors and NDT personnel, and a proven track record of reducing defects and costs.