Aerospace Quality Manager | QMS & Lean Leader

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Engineering group, ensuring AS9100 QMS processes are fully documented, implemented, and audited. You will drive continuous improvement, manage quality metrics, and collaborate with Production, Contracts, Engineering, and senior leadership to meet customer requirements.

The role requires 4–7+ years in aerospace quality leadership, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong data-driven problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of quality leadership experience in an AS9100‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in Aerospace and Defense best practices.
• Expert knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Successful track record of talent development and performance management.
• Experience implementing and sustaining Quality Systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methods; Green Belt certification or higher preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends and initiate corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Quality metric Dashboards (QlikView, Power BI) and related tools.
• Experience with APQP, MSA/MSE, PPAP preferred.
• Proficient in QFD, problem-solving and decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Engineering team and develop future leaders.
• Promote end-to-end Lean & Quality focus from suppliers to customers.
• Ensure AS9100 QMS processes are documented, executed, and audited.
• Maintain quality management system requirements and customer reporting.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive use of lean and quality tools and share best practices.
• Coach and develop employees and manage performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100 knowledge

Lean & Quality

Statistical analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

QlikView

Power BI

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Engineering group, ensuring AS9100 QMS processes are fully documented, implemented, and audited. You will drive continuous improvement, manage quality metrics, and collaborate with Production, Contracts, Engineering, and senior leadership to meet customer requirements.

The role requires 4–7+ years in aerospace quality leadership, DoD clearance eligibility, and strong data-driven problem-solving skills.