AS9100 Quality Lead – NA Audits & Safety

Kistler Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Vacation time

Job summary

Kistler Group in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead North American quality operations, maintain AS9100 compliance, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, and support functions.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, internal and supplier audits, safety compliance, and building a proactive culture of quality and safety; Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Quality Management with AS9100 experience.
• Strong NCR, root cause analysis, and CAPA experience.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and improve quality processes.
• Experience with internal and external auditing, Lead Auditor preferred.
• Knowledge of EHS protocols and safety program management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with quality tools and ERP and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead AS9100 compliance across North American operations.
• Manage non-conformance, CAPA, and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve quality processes across manufacturing, engineering, and support.
• Coordinate internal quality and safety audits and support customer audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to reduce waste and improve product quality.
• Monitor key quality metrics and drive accountability.
• Lead safety and quality incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Deliver quality and safety training to workforce.
• Serve as regional quality and safety liaison with customers and suppliers.
• Support ISO and customer-specific certifications and documentation.

Skills

AS9100

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Audits

QMS

ERP

Statistical tools

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Lead Auditor certification (preferred)

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Kistler Group in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Manager to lead North American quality operations, maintain AS9100 compliance, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, and support functions.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, internal and supplier audits, safety compliance, and building a proactive culture of quality and safety; Lead Auditor certification preferred.