Associate Quality Manager

DSJ Global; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Quality Leader to oversee site-wide quality systems at an aerospace/defense electronics manufacturer in Hauppauge, NY. You will develop a team of quality professionals and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

The role focuses on leading/mentoring Quality Engineers, maintaining the AS9100 QMS, driving KPI performance, and coordinating with operations, engineering, and supply chain to enhance product quality and reduce cost of poor quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 6+ years of quality experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or similar regulated manufacturing.
• Experience managing AS9100 quality systems, audits, and customer quality requirements.
• Strong background in corrective actions, root cause analysis, quality metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring quality teams.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers and Inspection personnel.
• Maintain and improve AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Drive KPI performance through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage customer and supplier quality activities, including audits, scorecards, and issue resolution.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and reduce cost of poor quality.
• Serve as the site's primary quality leader and key member of the leadership team.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Audits

Quality metrics

Mentoring

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Join a leading aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer seeking a quality leader to oversee site-wide quality systems, develop a team of quality professionals, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers and Inspection personnel
• Maintain and improve the AS9100 Quality Management System
• Drive KPI performance through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage customer and supplier quality activities, including audits, scorecards, and issue resolution
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and reduce cost of poor quality
• Serve as the site's primary quality leader and key member of the leadership team

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 6+ years of quality experience within aerospace, defense, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience managing AS9100 quality systems, audits, and customer quality requirements
• Strong background in corrective actions, root cause analysis, quality metrics, and continuous improvement
• Prior experience leading or mentoring quality teams
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred