Quality Assurance Manager

6 Degrees Search; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Frederick, MD seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QC/QA team in electronics manufacturing and aerospace-adjacent environments. You will oversee hiring, training, and performance of inspectors and technicians, ensuring IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliance.

You will manage first article inspections, participate in third-party audits (BSI, UL), analyze quality data, and drive corrective actions and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company.
• 3+ years of quality management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads the QC/QA team in production to meet quality objectives.
• Oversees 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.
• Drives corrective actions and risk analysis; champions continuous improvement.

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