Aerospace Quality Leader - AS9100/NADCAP Excellence

CMI Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Job summary

CMI Group in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality function across a multisite defense/aerospace operation. You will set quality strategy, ensure AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, drive COPQ reduction, and act as the primary contact for customer and supplier quality matters.

You will lead a team of Quality Engineers, Inspectors, CMM programmers, and coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Control to support site objectives on-site in Tempe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Quality Systems Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years managing a Quality department in a defense/aerospace environment.
• In-depth knowledge of precision metal machining and special processes.
• Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AS9100 audits (Rev. D), ITAR/EAR compliance, and FAA requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing and executing zero-defect plans to reduce COPQ.
• Working knowledge of PDCA methodology and RCCA tools (5 Whys, 8D).
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR due to work with export-controlled technical data.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the strategic direction for the Quality department.
• Develop initiatives to reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Partner with Engineering to reduce NCRs.
• Set the tactical direction for the Quality Engineering and Inspection team.
• Lead customer quality problem-solving using FMEA, 8D, and SPC methodologies.
• Apply lean tools and statistical analysis to reduce overall inspection burden.
• Assign duties, schedule work hours and overtime for quality team, and manage recruiting, performance reviews, and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with all customer requirements company-wide.
• Maintain AS9100 certification and applicable NADCAP requirements.
• Review KPI performance data; identify and implement improvement actions.
• Serve as primary contact for customer complaints, escapes, and returns through resolution.
• Communicate with customers via secure portals, audits, and RCCA responses.
• Maintain customer records and metrics for OTD and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality and delivery; coordinate supplier quality audits.
• Lead supplier NCR resolution and RCCA correspondence.
• Review PO requirements and flow-down into supplier templates.
• Provide suppliers with performance feedback and improvement opportunities.
• Direct and coordinate all inspection activities across the site.
• Improve first-article turnaround time; track team performance.
• Direct creation of inspection plans, data sheets, and first-piece sheets.
• Audit inspection reports daily with the quality team.
• Coordinate with Production Control on job prioritization.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering to develop CMM programs.
• Own the CMM program database and CMM inspection activities.
• Monitor and improve department procedures, policies, and objectives.
• Facilitate RCCA for nonconformances.
• Identify continual improvement opportunities to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in Corrective Action Board meetings and NCR reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Strategic planning

Communication

PDCA Method

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Quality Systems Management

Tools

CMM programming

Job description

CMI Group in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality function across a multisite defense/aerospace operation. You will set quality strategy, ensure AS9100 and NADCAP compliance, drive COPQ reduction, and act as the primary contact for customer and supplier quality matters.

You will lead a team of Quality Engineers, Inspectors, CMM programmers, and coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Control to support site objectives on-site in Tempe.