Quality Assurance Manager

True North Consultants, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QC/QA team in electronics manufacturing and aerospace-related standards. You will drive quality objectives, oversee inspectors and technicians, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, first article inspections, and preparation for third-party audits (BSI, UL). You will analyze quality data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, shaping a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• 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 drive corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data to support risk analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Quality auditing

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