QA Engineer Manager

Leoforce; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation / Sick Pay / Holiday Pay

Medical / Dental / Vision

401K / Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Wellness Program

Company luncheons & BBQs

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QA and Metallurgy functions across two local sites in the Inland Empire. You will oversee testing, process control, and supplier qualification to meet customer specs and industry standards.

You will drive continuous improvement using SPC, CAPA, and root-cause analysis, while ensuring safety and proper documentation per ISO/QMS requirements. Strong written and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in aluminum casting or metallurgy at a management level.
• Experience with ISO quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Quality and Metallurgy teams across two plants.
• Set annual departmental objectives for safety, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Own customer quality satisfaction including claims, technical support, and contract spec reviews.
• Develop and monitor casting, homogenization, production, and inspection processes.
• Use SPC and metallurgical testing to control processes and drive improvement.
• Qualify and monitor equipment, raw materials, instruments, tooling, and suppliers.
• Oversee QC and UT inspection systems, calibration, traceability, and Gage R&R.
• Manage safety, cleanliness, and sample traceability in QA/Metallurgy labs.
• Maintain procedures, work instructions, and records per ISO/QMS.
• Report quality performance and production recoveries to upper management.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Process mapping

CAPA

Technical writing

Statistics

Education

B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ultrasonic testing (AMS-STD-2154)

OES spectrometry (ASTM E1251)

Sampling standards (ASTM E716, AMS 2355)

Gage R&R

Job description

Job Description

Experience

Manager

Salary

$120,000 - $160,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Quality and Metallurgy teams across both plants
• Set annual departmental objectives for safety, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Own customer quality satisfaction, including claims, technical support, and contract spec reviews
• Develop and monitor casting, homogenization, production, and inspection processes to meet customer and industry specs
• Use SPC and metallurgical testing to control processes, investigate non-conformances, and drive improvement
• Qualify and monitor equipment, raw materials, instruments, tooling, and suppliers, including HO and SAT surveys
• Oversee QC and ultrasonic (UT) inspection systems, calibration, traceability, and Gage R&R
• Manage safety, cleanliness, and sample traceability in the QA and Metallurgy labs
• Maintain procedures, work instructions, and records per ISO/QMS requirements
• Report quality performance and production recoveries to upper management

Requirements

• B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years in aluminum casting or management-level metallurgy
• Experience with current ISO quality management standards
• Strong root cause analysis, process mapping, and CAPA skills

Preferred

• Ultrasonic testing (AMS-STD-2154), OES spectrometry (ASTM E1251), and sampling standards (ASTM E716, AMS 2355)
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma Green Belt
• Familiarity with forging, grain size (ASTM E112), liquid penetrant testing (ASTM E1417), and metallographic etching

Skills

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills with managers, customers, and clients
• Solid grasp of statistics and applied math
• Practical problem-solver comfortable with limited standardization

A bit about us

I'm partnering with a confidential client, an established metals manufacturer in the Inland Empire, who's looking for a Quality Manager to lead their quality function across two local sites. This person will:

• Plan, direct, and execute quality standards for products, production processes, inspection, and lab testing
• Ensure compliance with customer specs, industry standards, and the company's QMS
• Oversee quality assurance, metallurgical testing, process monitoring, and supplier and equipment qualification
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead a team

Why join us?

• Vacation / Sick Pay / Holiday Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401K / Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Company luncheons & BBQ's