Quality Assurance Manager

Connectly Recruiting; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QC/QA team in electronics manufacturing and aerospace-related standards, ensuring quality objectives are met and inspections/certifications are conducted.

You will oversee hiring, training, and performance of inspectors and technicians, drive corrective actions from data analysis, and participate in third-party audits. Experience with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 and a strong focus on continuous improvement preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university is required.
• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company.
• 3+ years of Quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QC/QA team to meet quality objectives in electronics manufacturing and aerospace-related standards.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance of inspectors and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001; manage first article inspections and certifications of conformance.
• Participate in third-party audits (BSI, UL) and analyze quality data to drive corrective actions and risk analysis.
• Champion continuous quality improvement and maintain quality processes.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

EMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager leads the QC/QA team in production to meet quality objectives, overseeing hiring, training, and performance of inspectors and technicians; ensures compliance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001; manages first article inspections and certifications of conformance; participates in third-party audits (BSI, UL) and analyzes quality data to drive corrective actions and risk analysis; champions continuous quality improvement and maintains quality processes for electronics manufacturing and aerospace-related standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university is required
• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company
• 3+ years of Quality management experience