Aerospace Quality Manager | QMS, Compliance & Improvement

The Structures Company; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Structures Company in Columbia, MO is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance and quality control functions, ensuring products and processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specs.

The role oversees the QMS development and continuous improvement, drives defect prevention, and collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations to enhance product reliability and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–10 years of experience in quality management or manufacturing quality, preferably aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 with internal/external audits.
• Hands-on experience with CMM and quality measurement tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC department, staffing, training, and budgeting.
• Develop and execute quality strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain and improve QMS per AS9100/ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audits, corrective actions, and document control processes.
• Drive root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations to reduce scrap and improve product reliability.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

CMM

MS Office

ERP/MES

Job description

The Structures Company in Columbia, MO is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the quality assurance and quality control functions, ensuring products and processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA requirements, and customer specs.

The role oversees the QMS development and continuous improvement, drives defect prevention, and collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations to enhance product reliability and reduce scrap.