Hands-On Quality Control Lead (Aerospace/Defense)

BRIGHT LIGHTS USA; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLUSA Defense Manufacturing in Mount Laurel Township, NJ, seeks an Assistant Quality Control Manager to lead the QC team on the factory floor. You will perform and oversee inspections, review conformity to drawings, and drive corrective actions with the production staff.

The role demands hands-on leadership, GD&T proficiency, and ongoing QMS improvements to meet defense industry standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related field.
• 3–7 years of quality control or quality assurance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100; defense/aerospace context preferred.
• Hands-on experience performing manufacturing inspections and using precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; troubleshoot quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality control activities and act as hands-on working manager on the floor.
• Mentor and develop quality personnel through training and feedback.
• Review inspection reports, first article inspections, and quality records for accuracy.
• Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support QMS maintenance, internal/external audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment and ensure proper training.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Mentoring

Hands-on supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMMs

ERP/MRP systems

Quality management software

Job description

BLUSA Defense Manufacturing in Mount Laurel Township, NJ, seeks an Assistant Quality Control Manager to lead the QC team on the factory floor. You will perform and oversee inspections, review conformity to drawings, and drive corrective actions with the production staff.

The role demands hands-on leadership, GD&T proficiency, and ongoing QMS improvements to meet defense industry standards and customer requirements.