Aerospace Quality Manager: ISO 17025 & Nadcap Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Element in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality program, maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap accreditation, and drive continual improvement across the materials testing laboratory.

You will engage with clients, accreditation bodies, and primes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance in inspection and testing services, guiding the team toward First Time Right quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with relevant experience in materials testing or manufacturing.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 environment is a prerequisite.
• Nadcap experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend accreditations (ISO/IEC 17025, Nadcap) andPrime approvals.
• Implement and maintain the QMS with required controls for inspection/testing.
• Manage day-to-day QMS implementation and support colleagues.
• Drive a culture of quality assurance and improvement across the laboratory.
• Ensure customer expectations are met through effective contact review and reporting.
• Lead QA activities and manage regulatory body assessments as required.
• Develop QA/QC programs to reduce cost of poor quality and improve compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Element in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality program, maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap accreditation, and drive continual improvement across the materials testing laboratory.

You will engage with clients, accreditation bodies, and primes to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance in inspection and testing services, guiding the team toward First Time Right quality.