QMS & Supplier Quality Manager

Integr8staff; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Integr8staff, LLC in Orange County, CA is seeking an experienced QMS & Supplier Quality Manager to lead AS9100D quality systems for an aerospace and defense manufacturer.

You will own the QMS, manage audits, drive supplier quality, CAPA, and report to executive leadership, enabling continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

This on-site, direct-hire role offers strategic impact at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of quality assurance experience in aerospace/defense.
• 3+ years managing an AS9100 QMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AS9100D / ISO 9001 QMS with policies, procedures, and document control.
• Lead internal audits and AS9100D certification, surveillance, and customer audits; act as Management Representative.
• Drive CAPA, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee calibration/measurement equipment program per ISO/IEC 17025.
• Develop and run Supplier Quality program: supplier qualification, ASL, supplier audits.
• Manage SCARs, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure quality requirements flow to suppliers, including outsourced processes.
• Create quality KPI dashboards for leadership review.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

CAPA

Risk-based thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Electronic QMS software

Job description

Job Title – QMS & Supplier Quality Manager

Company Location – Orange County, CA

Fully On-site

Direct Hire

Pay Range - $130,000 - $160,000/year

Job Summary of the QMS & Supplier Quality Manager position

Integr8staff seeks an experienced QMS & Supplier Quality Manager to lead quality systems for an established aerospace and defense manufacturer. You'll own the AS9100D Quality Management System, manage internal and third-party audits and lead the Supplier Quality Management program, serving as the key quality liaison to engineering, supply chain, customers and certification bodies. This leadership role suits a quality professional who wants to build a culture of continuous improvement and have a visible impact at the executive level.

Responsibilities of the QMS & Supplier Quality Manager position

• Manage and maintain the AS9100D / ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including policies, procedures, work instructions and document control
• Lead internal audits and coordinate AS9100D certification, surveillance and customer audits; serve as Management Representative for QMS matters
• Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA), risk-based thinking and continuous improvement across the organization
• Oversee the calibration and measurement equipment program in line with ISO/IEC 17025
• Develop and run the Supplier Quality program: supplier qualification, the Approved Supplier List (ASL), supplier audits and performance monitoring
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions
• Ensure quality and contractual requirements are flowed down to suppliers, including outsourced special processes
• Build quality KPI dashboards and present results and recommendations to executive leadership

Requirements of the QMS & Supplier Quality Manager position

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or a related technical field (equivalent aerospace experience considered)
• 5+ years of progressive quality assurance experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing
• 3+ years managing or administering an AS9100 Quality Management System
• Proven supplier quality experience, including supplier audits and SCAR management
• Strong knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001, AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI), NADCAP, GD&T, 8D and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems and electronic QMS software
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Preferred: AS9100 Lead Auditor, ASQ CQE, CQA or CMQ/OE, Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, and experience with aerospace OEM / Tier 1 customer requirements

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.

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