Foundry QA Leader - ISO/NQA-1, NDE, Audits

Mykelly; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mykelly is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Ashland, PA, to lead quality in a high-stakes foundry environment. You will oversee the quality management system and ensure components meet demanding customer, military, nuclear, and regulatory requirements.

You'll guide a quality team across manufacturing and engineering, driving continuous improvement, traceability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• ISO certification experience highly preferred.
• Level III NDE qualification required.
• 5–10 years of foundry/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, and documentation control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain quality processes supporting ISO, NAVSEA, ASME, and NQA-1 requirements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality systems and foundry operations.
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits; manage corrective and preventive actions.
• Review contracts and purchase orders for high-specification customers.
• Coordinate with department leaders to resolve quality and production issues; communicate process improvements.
• Oversee QA engineers, technicians, and NDE personnel; coach the team.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, inspectors, and certifying bodies.
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation and product traceability.

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Audits & CAPA

Documentation control

Cross-functional leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ISO certification experience

Level III NDE qualification

Job description

Mykelly is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Ashland, PA, to lead quality in a high-stakes foundry environment. You will oversee the quality management system and ensure components meet demanding customer, military, nuclear, and regulatory requirements.

You'll guide a quality team across manufacturing and engineering, driving continuous improvement, traceability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.