Aviation Quality Director — Operations & Compliance

RiseMe; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Group, Inc. Torrance Operations facility is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site quality organization and drive continuous improvement in aviation and defense manufacturing.

You will oversee in-process, receiving, final, testing and source inspections, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with engineering to ensure corrective actions and successful audits. Strong leadership and QMS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/management, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing with aviation/defense quality experience.

Responsibilities

• Support AMS quality strategy and initiatives at Torrance Operations facility.
• Oversee inspections for approval or non-conformances; apply root-cause analysis.
• Manage Torrance customer complaints; verify validity and rework if needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to approve recovery plans.
• Maintain Quality Issue Log; report in PMR meetings.
• Oversee calibration of measurement devices and calibration schedules.
• Ensure QMS processes, procedures, and work instructions are maintained and improved.
• Manage CAR root-cause process and assist 3rd party audits.
• Complete customer quality forms for registrations to support new business.
• Support quality certifications through 3rd party registrations and compliance.
• Support various quality activities: first article inspections, supplier/source inspections.
• Lead quality team at Torrance; promote development and productivity.
• Evaluate performance via data/metrics; communicate across organization.
• Ensure open communication across all levels.

Skills

Quality leadership

ERP experience

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Auditing

FOD/ESD knowledge

QMS management

Education

BA/BS in engineering or related field

Five years manufacturing experience (aviation/defense)

Tools

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

AS9102 knowledge

Job description

AMS Group, Inc. Torrance Operations facility is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site quality organization and drive continuous improvement in aviation and defense manufacturing.

You will oversee in-process, receiving, final, testing and source inspections, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with engineering to ensure corrective actions and successful audits. Strong leadership and QMS experience are required.