Aerospace Quality Leader: Compliance & CI

Smiths Group; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace seeks a Senior Quality Manager to lead the Quality organization and drive a culture of quality across our aerospace operations. You will ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements while acting as the primary customer contact for quality concerns.

The role demands leadership across cross-functional teams, data-driven decision making, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Strong communication and accountability are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading quality initiatives in aerospace or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute the vision of the Quality organization.
• Maintain quality systems per AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Lead corrective actions to eliminate recurrence of nonconformances.
• Implement process controls and tools to meet customer requirements (PPAP, standard work, SPC).
• Coordinate continuous improvement with production and other departments.
• Manage data collection and reporting of quality metrics.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

College degree

Tools

PPAP

SPC

KPC

Job description

STS Aerospace seeks a Senior Quality Manager to lead the Quality organization and drive a culture of quality across our aerospace operations. You will ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements while acting as the primary customer contact for quality concerns.

The role demands leadership across cross-functional teams, data-driven decision making, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Strong communication and accountability are essential.