Quality Assurance Manager

CareerNerds, LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QC/QA team in electronics manufacturing and aerospace-related quality objectives. You will oversee inspectors and technicians to ensure strict quality standards are met.

The role requires compliance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, managing first article inspections and certifications of conformance, and participation in third-party audits (BSI, UL) with data-driven corrective actions and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• 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 production.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance of inspectors and technicians.
• Ensure IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliance.
• Manage first article inspections and certifications of conformance.
• Participate in third-party audits (BSI, UL) and analyze quality data for corrective actions and risk analysis.
• Champion continuous quality improvement and maintain quality processes for electronics and aerospace standards.

Skills

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

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