Aerospace Quality Manager — AS9100/NADCAP Leader

CMI Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires daily on-site presence at our Phoenix-area facility and leadership of a quality team including engineers, inspectors, and CMM programmers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Systems Management, or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Experience with AS9100 audits (Rev. D), ITAR/EAR compliance, and FAA requirements.

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.
• Direct and coordinate Quality Engineering and Inspection team.
• Lead customer quality problem-solving using FMEA, 8D, and SPC methodologies.
• Coordinate supplier quality audits and RCCA activities.
• Oversee inspection plans, data collection, and first-piece sheets.
• Facilitate RCCA for nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
• Review POs and flow down requirements to production documents.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Mgmt

AS9100

ITAR

Process Improvement

Statistical Analysis

Cross-functional

PDCA

RCCA

Communication

MS Office

NADCAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

The role requires daily on-site presence at our Phoenix-area facility and leadership of a quality team including engineers, inspectors, and CMM programmers.