AS9100 Quality Lead & QMS Champion

KLA Industries, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Dubuque, IA seeks a Quality Manager to own the QMS, drive AS9100 compliance, and lead quality initiatives across production and administrative processes.

The role focuses on proactive quality leadership, corrective actions, and ensuring consistent quality standards across the organization. The ideal candidate will oversee audits, monitor real-time quality performance, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Suppliers to reduce defects and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related field.
• 3+ years of quality checks on parts and AS9100 audits.
• Hands-on inspection of parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits, including customer and registrar audits.
• Monitor quality performance and address issues impacting product quality in real time.
• Provide training, coaching and guidance to employees regarding quality standards and expectations.
• Lead and drive corrective actions (8D, CARs, SCARs) across departments.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues and responses.
• Oversee supplier performance, including quality, corrective actions and on-time delivery.
• Own, monitor and drive improvement of key quality performance metrics.

Skills

QMS ownership

AS9100 knowledge

Audit leadership

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality/related field

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Dubuque, IA seeks a Quality Manager to own the QMS, drive AS9100 compliance, and lead quality initiatives across production and administrative processes.

The role focuses on proactive quality leadership, corrective actions, and ensuring consistent quality standards across the organization. The ideal candidate will oversee audits, monitor real-time quality performance, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Suppliers to reduce defects and drive continuous