AS9100 Quality Lead & Compliance Manager

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Quality Manager to own and drive the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 requirements. You will lead internal and external audits, manage corrective actions, and ensure sustained quality across production and administrative processes.

You will coach team members on quality practices, monitor performance metrics such as returns and scrap, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Purchasing to prevent nonconformities and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in quality with AS9100 audits.
• Experience with PPAP and 8D/CARs/SCARs.
• Hands-on inspection and on-floor leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and registrar audits.
• Drive corrective actions (8D, CARs, SCARs) across departments.
• Communicate quality performance and risks to leadership.
• Provide training and coaching to employees on quality standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Purchasing to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality leadership

Audit coordination

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP

Dimensional inspection

Laser scanning

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Quality Manager to own and drive the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 requirements. You will lead internal and external audits, manage corrective actions, and ensure sustained quality across production and administrative processes.

You will coach team members on quality practices, monitor performance metrics such as returns and scrap, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Purchasing to prevent nonconformities and improve processes.