AS9100 Quality Lead & QMS Champion

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search in Dubuque, IA seeks a Quality Manager to own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure AS9100 compliance across production and administrative processes.

You will lead internal and external audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Purchasing to deliver robust quality performance.

This role requires hands-on inspection, staff training, and accountability for key quality metrics such as returns, scrap and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or quality management; 3+ years in quality checks.
• Experience auditing AS9100 and driving corrective actions.
• Hands-on inspection of parts and participation in PPAPs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the AS9100 QMS, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Monitor quality performance and address issues in real time.
• Communicate risks to leadership promptly.
• Perform hands-on inspection of parts as needed.
• Coach production staff to improve quality awareness.
• Drive corrective actions (8D, CARs, SCARs) across departments.
• Manage supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Oversee quality metrics like returns and scrap.
• Support PPAP and inspection activities.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Auditing

Corrective actions

Cross-functional collaboration

On-floor presence

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

PPAP

AS9100

Laser scanning

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search in Dubuque, IA seeks a Quality Manager to own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure AS9100 compliance across production and administrative processes.

You will lead internal and external audits, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Purchasing to deliver robust quality performance.

This role requires hands-on inspection, staff training, and accountability for key quality metrics such as returns, scrap and supplier performance.