AS9100 Quality Lead & QMS Manager

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to own the AS9100 QMS and lead quality initiatives across production and admin processes. The role requires hands-on inspection, training and cross-functional collaboration to drive corrective actions and supplier quality performance.

You will coordinate internal and external audits, ensure PPAPs and first articles are completed, and maintain effective quality documentation to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Own and maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits.
• Drive corrective actions (8D, CARs, SCARs).
• Communicate quality performance to leadership in a timely manner.
• Perform hands-on inspection of parts to verify quality.
• Provide on-floor training and coaching to improve quality.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Maintenance on quality issues.
• Support supplier quality and PPAP deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Own the AS9100 QMS and ensure its effectiveness across the organization.
• Lead and coordinate audits (customer, registrar).
• Monitor quality performance and address issues in real time.
• Train and coach on quality standards and expectations on the floor.
• Lead corrective actions and verify closure across departments.
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality issues and responses.
• Oversee supplier performance and on-time delivery.

Skills

QMS ownership

Leadership

Audits

Training & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, management

Tools

PPAP

Dimensional inspection

Laser scanning

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to own the AS9100 QMS and lead quality initiatives across production and admin processes. The role requires hands-on inspection, training and cross-functional collaboration to drive corrective actions and supplier quality performance.

You will coordinate internal and external audits, ensure PPAPs and first articles are completed, and maintain effective quality documentation to support continuous improvement.