Quality Assurance Manager

Century Group; California; On-site; USD 122,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives across aerospace/manufacturing processes. You will drive regulatory compliance, investigate quality concerns, and mentor the QA team to uphold product quality and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in QA within aerospace/manufacturing, strong leadership, and extensive experience with audit programs and data-driven quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, audit practices, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to evaluate quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Previous experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve quality related issues.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, procedures, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities and ensure products and processes meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit programs and coordinate responses to findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate quality concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve operational quality and compliance.
• Develop, train, and supervise quality personnel while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality auditing

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Project management

Communication

Interpretation of drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Advanced certifications

5+ years QA in aerospace/manufacturing

3+ years leading quality teams

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $122,000 to $172,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities and ensure products and processes meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external audit programs and coordinate responses to findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate quality concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide recommendations to improve operational quality and compliance.
• Develop, train, and supervise quality personnel while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, audit practices, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to evaluate quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Previous experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve quality related issues.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, procedures, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, science, or related field; advanced education preferred.
• 5+ years of quality assurance experience within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• At least 3+ years of leadership experience managing quality teams or related functions.
• Prior experience with audit programs, certification requirements, continuous improvement methodologies, and quality investigations.
• Professional quality certifications and proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools.

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