Manager, Quality Control

Fastener Distribution Holdings Llc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

FDH Aero is seeking a Manager of Quality Control to lead QC operations across assigned sites, ensuring product conformance, proper material control, and adherence to customer requirements. You will supervise QC personnel, coordinate inspections, and drive continuous improvement with Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include managing incoming, in-process, and final inspections, handling nonconforming material, maintaining documentation, supporting audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 5+ years of quality experience in aerospace, electronics, regulated distribution or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of people-leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9120 and ISO 9001, as applicable.
• Experience with inspection, traceability, nonconforming material, calibration and corrective-action processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, training and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• ASQ, Lean Six Sigma or auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QC operations across locations, ensuring consistent inspection practices and timely completion.
• Coordinate containment and disposition of nonconforming materials and returns.
• Maintain inspection records, procedures, and qualification documentation.
• Support audits and corrective actions and partner with Engineering for calibration and equipment controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor QC performance metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop QC personnel and align with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality Control

Leadership

AS9100 knowledge

Inspection management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations or related field

Tools

QMS software

Calibration procedures

Job description

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Manager, Quality Control

Quality Full Time Management Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City, OK, US

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.

With more than 55+ years of experience and operations in 14 countries, we bring expertise across Commercial, Defense, Space, Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions, Electronics, Hardware, Commercial Aftermarket, and Defense Aftermarket.

Fast-paced & Impactful Work – Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving

Driven Team & Culture – Supportive, driven colleagues who support you every step of the way

High-Growth Opportunities – We invest in your success with training and development

Competitive Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching, wellness activities and more

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people, and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team, our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words “We are” and include: service-first, respectful, amplifiers, open-minded and accountable.

We Are Looking For

The Manager, Quality Control is responsible for leading and overseeing quality control operations across assigned sites, ensuring consistent inspection practices, product conformance, material control, and adherence to applicable quality standards and customer requirements. This role provides leadership and development to Quality Control personnel, oversees inspection activities and the physical control of nonconforming materials, and partners with Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues. The Manager, Quality Control is also accountable for monitoring operational quality performance, supporting audits and corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

As a Manager, Quality Control, you’ll be responsible for:

Quality Control Operations & Inspection Management

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities across assigned locations, ensuring consistent execution and timely completion.
• Ensure products are inspected in accordance with applicable customer specifications, technical documentation, and quality requirements.
• Establish inspection priorities and allocate resources to support operational needs and business objectives.
• Ensure adherence to product handling, traceability, labeling, storage, and certification requirements.

Nonconforming Material & Inventory Control

• Oversee quarantine, nonconforming material, and physical product-control processes to prevent unintended use or shipment of nonconforming products.
• Coordinate immediate containment activities, including identification, segregation, and control of affected inventory.
• Support Quality Engineering in evaluating customer returns and nonconforming materials, including investigation and disposition recommendations.
• Execute approved material dispositions, including restock, rework, return, scrap, or continued hold, ensuring appropriate documentation and traceability.

Quality Compliance, Documentation & Audit Support

• Maintain accurate inspection records, site-level quality procedures, and employee qualification documentation.
• Support customer, internal, and certification audits across assigned locations, ensuring inspection processes and records meet applicable requirements.
• Complete assigned corrective actions and support investigations related to site-level Quality Control processes.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure appropriate calibration, inspection equipment controls, and adherence to technical quality requirements.

Quality Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze key Quality Control metrics, including inspection throughput, defect rates, hold inventory, return aging, and related operational performance indicators.
• Identify recurring quality issues, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, implementing appropriate corrective and preventive measures within the QC function.
• Communicate material quality risks, inspection capacity constraints, and recurring issues to Quality leadership.
• Drive standardization of inspection practices and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned locations.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear work assignments, performance expectations, and inspection priorities to ensure effective team performance.
• Partner with Operations, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and other functions to address quality issues and support operational objectives.
• Promote consistent application of quality standards, employee accountability, and effective communication across assigned locations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of quality experience in aerospace, electronics, regulated distribution or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of people-leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9120 and ISO 9001, as applicable.
• Experience with inspection, traceability, nonconforming material, calibration and corrective-action processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, training and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• ASQ, Lean Six Sigma or auditor certification preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality management systems, inspection standards, regulatory requirements, and product conformance.
• Effectively leads, coaches, and develops employees while establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Identifies quality concerns, evaluates root causes, analyzes performance data, and implements effective corrective actions.
• Optimizes inspection processes, improves operational efficiency, and promotes consistent quality practices across locations.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders and partners across departments to resolve quality issues and support organizational objectives.
• Proactively identifies quality risks, ensures accurate documentation and material traceability, and maintains effective controls over nonconforming products.

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.