Aerospace Quality Manager — Lead Continuous Improvement

Sonaca; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays & time off

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America seeks a Quality Manager to lead the total plant Quality Assurance/Quality Control system. Responsible for inspection, continuous improvement, supplier quality, and quality system compliance.

Acts as focal for inter-plant communication to ensure cohesive Sonaca North America quality adherence. The role requires a strong background in ISO9001/AS9100, NADCAP, and APQP, with proven leadership and data-driven decision making across manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in Quality Assurance with at least 3 years in supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical or Industrial
• Experience in ISO 9001/AS9100 and NADCAP quality systems in aerospace/defense
• Experience with reading drawings and GD&T
• Six Sigma experience is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility's QMS development, implementation and maintenance
• Promote awareness of customer requirements across the organization
• Develop, collect and report performance metrics to senior management
• Lead CAR and RCCA activities for systemic issues
• Plan, lead and measure process and VOC performance and adjust strategies
• Oversee inspections of raw materials, in-process and finished products
• Develop quality standards and testing protocols; ensure product reliability and control costs
• Coach and develop QC personnel and train manufacturing staff on quality requirements

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Process improvement

Training

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Quality systems auditor training

Job description

Sonaca North America seeks a Quality Manager to lead the total plant Quality Assurance/Quality Control system. Responsible for inspection, continuous improvement, supplier quality, and quality system compliance.

Acts as focal for inter-plant communication to ensure cohesive Sonaca North America quality adherence. The role requires a strong background in ISO9001/AS9100, NADCAP, and APQP, with proven leadership and data-driven decision making across manufacturing.