Associate Manager, Quality Management

iRF Solutions; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Narda-MITEQ in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an Associate Manager, Quality Management to lead the quality team, develop policies, and drive improvements to meet customer specs and company standards. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering with 6+ years in electronics manufacturing (aerospace/defense preferred), AS9100/ITAR/MIL‑SPEC familiarity, and strong communication skills.

Six Sigma/Lean is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field; minimum 6 years in electronics manufacturing, aerospace/defense preferred.
• Defense/microelectronics environment experience; familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, MIL-SPEC.
• Professional communication and presence; Six Sigma/Lean experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team and manage the AS9100 QMS certification.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve reliability and reduce cost of quality.
• Oversee customer and supplier quality audits and scorecards; interface with customers and teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

ITAR familiarity

MIL-SPEC familiarity

Job description

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Associate Manager, Quality Management

Full Time Management Hauppauge, NY, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Narda-MITEQ is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Narda-MITEQ provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. Narda-MITEQ designs and manufactures an extensive range of standard active and passive components, as well as custom subsystems and integrated microwave assemblies to meet the requirements found on land, sea, air and the harsh environment of space. Our global customers rely on our deep technical expertise and innovation grounded in more than 70 years of experience to help them meet the challenges of their next‑generation military and commercial applications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties, or skills required for this role. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

The Quality Associate Manager is a key member of the site leadership team and is responsible for planning, developing, and directing the quality team, policies, programs and initiatives. They will establish and manage metrics to ensure that products meet customer specifications and are consistent with the quality standards of the Company. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans and improvement initiatives targeting reliability, supplier quality and cost of poor quality. This role will be a single point of accountability for Quality for the division.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and maintain the AS9100 QMS certification.
• Ensure total product integrity by providing leadership in establishing a common quality vision, a positive culture and structure and in continually improving processes.
• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Inspection Supervisors, overseeing both incoming material inspection and manufacturing (in‑process/final) inspection functions, ensuring consistent application of quality standards across all inspection points.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to build technical capability and drive accountability within the quality organization.
• Mentor and grow team members’ skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Develop, implement and monitor all key quality metrics, systems, and procedures.
• Define quality objectives and functional responsibilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase performance against identified KPIs, reduce the cost of poor quality, and improve product performance.
• Contribute to the quality improvement efforts of the company by following a structured continuous improvement approach and focusing on root‑cause identification and correction.
• Oversee customer and supplier quality audit programs. Ensure that the audit programs are maintained as required by internal/external policies and procedures.
• Manage customer score cards and warranty returns while actively interfacing with customers, inside sales, product line management, and engineering on quality issues, specifications and agreements for positive customer satisfaction.
• Stimulate cooperation between teams to enable issue resolution.
• Work with both suppliers and customers to ensure the highest level of quality throughout the value stream.
• Team with the Supply Chain organization to develop, implement, and manage supplier metrics.
• Contribute to the achievement of company objectives by playing an active role in the strategic planning process, including the development of quality targets for continuous quality improvement.
• Manage the quality organization’s budget, in support of meeting the company’s financial commitments.
• Interface with and effectively communicate with a broad range of customers, cross‑functional teams, as well as executive management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience in an electronics manufacturing environment preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience working in a defense/microelectronics manufacturing environment, with familiarity in applicable quality standards and requirements (e.g., AS9100, ITAR, MIL‑SPEC).
• Professional communication and presence.
• Proven ability to effectively contribute to the quality improvement efforts of the company.
• Six Sigma / Lean experience preferred.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security level clearance.

Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and fairness.

Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Narda-MITEQ complies with applicable Executive Orders, including affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, as permitted by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to use or access the Narda-MITEQ career website due to your disability, you have the right to request such an accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Denise Nocerino at [e-mail].

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export‑controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.