Aerospace Quality Leader - AS9100, Audits & CAPA

Element Materials Technology; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology seeks an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager to lead the QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements while driving supplier quality, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to deliver high-quality, reliable aerospace products.

You will manage a team of Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Document Control personnel, establish KPIs, and lead internal and external audits, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of quality experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing quality teams.
• Experience with AS9102, ISO 9001, and FAA regulations.
• Experience in precision machining, assembly, composites, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with SPC and MSA.
• Familiarity with ERP and Quality Management Systems.
• Proven success leading customer and regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the AS9100-certified QMS.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, customer, military, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Supplier Quality Engineers, and Document Control personnel.
• Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Oversee CAPA processes using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA.
• Oversee FAI activities per AS9102.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material through MRB.
• Develop supplier quality strategies including audits, supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and supplier development.
• Monitor COPQ and reduce scrap, rework, and warranty costs.
• Analyze quality data and present metrics to leadership.
• Support customer audits and quality investigations.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects focused on defect reduction and process capability.
• Mentor and develop quality professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Auditing

Continuous improvement

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

GD&T interpretation

SPC / MSA

ERP software

QMS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP software

QMS software

Job description

Element Materials Technology seeks an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager to lead the QMS, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements while driving supplier quality, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing to deliver high-quality, reliable aerospace products.

You will manage a team of Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Document Control personnel, establish KPIs, and lead internal and external audits, including