QC Manager / Inspector

Engineering-Resource-Group; Bellmawr (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering-Resource-Group in Bellmawr, New Jersey, is seeking a Quality Control Manager or Inspector. You will be pivotal in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing inspections, maintaining quality documents, and leading quality initiatives. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience in the aerospace defense sector, and knowledge in precision machining and quality control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality management or inspection experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with precise machining and quality inspection.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards.
• Lead inspections and manage quality control processes.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO 9001:2015 compliance

AS9100 standards knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

Micrometers

Inspection gauges

Job description

• Quality Control Manager or Inspector responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of company Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 standards and aerospace and defense industry customer-specific requirements and drawings.
• Ensure all products meet stringent quality, regulatory, and contract requirements through inspection, documentation control, supplier quality management, and audit readiness.
• Position is with a precision machine shop building for complex parts for the aerospace / defense industry.
• Maintain Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Develop inspection plans and sampling strategies based on customer requirements.
• Oversee all First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102, In-Process, and final inspection.
• Ensure proper use and calibration of inspection equipment (CMM, micrometers, gauges, etc).
• Establish and maintain nonconformance control processes.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Evaluate, approve, and monitor suppliers and subcontractors through audits, performance reviews, and corrective actions (SCARs).
• Ensure traceability and certification compliance for all incoming materials and services.
• Serve as primary contact for external audits (registrars, customers, regulatory bodies).
• Supervise quality inspectors and technicians and provide training on quality procedures, inspection techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of quality management or inspection in the aerospace / defense industry.
• Experience with precision machining.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 implementation and AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, machining processes (CNC milling, turning, etc.), inspection tools, CMM operation, SPC, root cause analysis, and statistical methods.
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) preferred.
• AS9100 Lead Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.