Aerospace Quality Systems Lead — Continuous Improvement

ApTask; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask in Maryland seeks a Quality Lead to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are robust and continuously improved. You will lead the Quality Leading Indicators program, oversee Supplier Quality, audits, and special processes, and mentor staff across Beltsville Plant.

You will develop corrective actions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and prepare for customer and third-party assessments, driving compliance and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years in aerospace manufacturing or quality environment preferred.
• Experience leading quality systems and audits a must.
• AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for QLI execution and drive actions for program success.
• Coordinate, direct and prioritize Supplier Quality, quality calibration, audits, and special processes.
• Lead the Quality team to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify training and mentoring needs and develop the team accordingly.
• Ensure readiness for customer and third party assessments and host auditors.

Skills

Quality leadership

Supplier quality

Quality systems

Audits

Continuous improvement

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Quality software

Job description

ApTask in Maryland seeks a Quality Lead to ensure quality systems and manufacturing processes are robust and continuously improved. You will lead the Quality Leading Indicators program, oversee Supplier Quality, audits, and special processes, and mentor staff across Beltsville Plant.

You will develop corrective actions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and prepare for customer and third-party assessments, driving compliance and delivery excellence.