Quality Assurance Manager

AMERICAN COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT INC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT INC, based in Frederick, MD, seeks a Quality Manager to lead continuous quality improvement initiatives. This role requires overseeing a team of QC inspectors and ensuring compliance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 3 years of quality management experience in an electronics manufacturing setting. Working conditions include exposure to mechanical parts and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company.
• 3+ years of quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, oversight, training, development, and appraisal of departmental staff.
• Direct day‑to‑day activities and priorities of quality team members.
• Ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 standards.
• Oversee completion of first‑article inspection reports and certifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Managerial skills

Multi-tasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Frederick, MD 21703
Position Type: Full‑Time
Education Level: 4‑Year Degree
Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day – 1st Shift
Job Category: Management

Company Overview

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi’s differentiator is our people. We build solutions to challenging design and product development issues, hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. Our work has a lasting impact across many industries and in everyday life, from seismic measuring systems to weapon system components, military avionics, and NASA communications systems.

Position Summary

This position drives continuous quality improvement and leads the team of QC inspectors and technicians in the production area, ensuring company quality objectives are met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, oversight, training, development, and appraisal of departmental staff, including incoming QC inspectors, AOI/xray operators, final QC inspectors, quality technicians, and quality engineers.
• Direct day‑to‑day activities and priorities of quality team members.
• Ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001 standards.
• Oversee completion of first‑article inspection reports and certifications of conformance from quality department personnel, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain and enforce standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Participate in third‑party audits with BSI, customers, UL, and others.
• Analyze and report on departmental quality data.
• Document and initiate corrective action and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university.
• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company.
• 3+ years of quality management experience.

Required / Preferred Skills

• Prior experience with or implementation of an AS9100 program is preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD‑001.
• Knowledge of quality processes and standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, professional disposition, and strong managerial skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi‑task under tight deadlines with changing priorities and schedules.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use vision. Hands used for finger, pulling, lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 20 pounds. Requires close vision for reading and analyzing documents.

Environment Conditions

Work performed indoors, frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, chemical, mechanical, or radiant hazards. Protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat may be required. Noise level is usually moderate.

EEO Statement

ACDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.