Aerospace Quality Leader: QMS & Compliance Champion

Align Aerospace LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Medical & Dental Plan Options

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Align Aerospace LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System, drive compliance with AS9100/AS9120 and ISO 9001, and oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions. The role emphasizes supplier quality, data-driven improvements, and building a high-performing quality team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive aerospace quality experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver quality excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading aerospace quality systems and programs.
• Proficient in AS9100/AS9120 and ISO 9001 with audit experience.
• Strong CAPA, 8D, FMEA, Fishbone, and 5-Why root cause tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the QMS.
• Oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Drive supplier quality and quality team performance.
• Champion quality metrics, data analysis, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Compliance, HR and Leadership.
• Coach and develop a high-performing quality team.
• Partner with customers and suppliers to maintain confidence and drive results.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Audits

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CMQ/OE

CQA

CQE

CQI

AS9100 Lead Auditor

AS9100/AS9120 Internal Auditor

FAI Training

Tools

AS9100/AS9120

ISO 9001

GD&T

First Article Inspection AS9102

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Align Aerospace LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead our Quality Management System, drive compliance with AS9100/AS9120 and ISO 9001, and oversee inspections, audits, and corrective actions. The role emphasizes supplier quality, data-driven improvements, and building a high-performing quality team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive aerospace quality experience, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver quality excellence and customer satisfaction.