Quality Assurance Manager

Management Performance Associates; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QC/QA team in electronics manufacturing. You will oversee hiring, training and performance of inspectors and technicians while ensuring IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliance.

You will manage first article inspections, certifications of conformance, and participate in third-party audits (BSI, UL). Analyzing quality data to drive corrective actions and risk analysis is essential to champion continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of EMS experience in electronics manufacturing.
• 3+ years of quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads the QC/QA team to meet quality objectives and oversees inspectors/technicians.
• Ensures compliance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Manages first article inspections and certifications of conformance.

Skills

Quality management

EMS experience

Hiring & training

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