Quality Assurance Manager

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking a hands-on Quality Leader to oversee QA/QC across manufacturing for aerospace/defense products.

You will maintain the QMS per ISO 9001 and AS9100, drive continuous improvement, and lead a quality team while partnering with Engineering and Operations.

Demonstrated experience with FAI and SCAR, plus 5+ years of manufacturing quality leadership, is required; a Bachelor's is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Hands-on FAI and SCAR documentation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality requirements.
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience with corrective action, root cause analysis, NCMR, audits, and inspection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• ASQ or Internal Auditor certifications are a plus.
• ERP system experience and Spanish language skills are also helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, customer requirements, and internal standards.
• Manage First Article Inspection documentation, SCARs, corrective actions, preventive actions, and nonconforming material processes.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop Quality Department personnel.
• Oversee receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspection activities.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods such as 5-Why.
• Develop and manage internal audit schedules and support customer, registrar, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Ensure products meet drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, records, and document-control processes.
• Support inspection teams with technical issues, measuring equipment, and quality documentation.

Skills

Quality Management

ISO 9001

AS9100

Leadership

FAI

SCAR documentation

Root cause analysis

Audit

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Pay: $77,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead and strengthen the quality function for an established precision manufacturing operation serving demanding aerospace and defense applications.
• Take ownership of the Quality Management System and have a direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a quality team while partnering closely with Engineering and Operations.
• Drive meaningful continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Work in a hands-on manufacturing environment where your quality expertise and leadership will be highly visible.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Chatsworth, CA, offering the chance to work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams in a collaborative production environment.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience, 3+ years of supervisory or management experience, and hands-on experience with FAI and SCAR documentation within ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality environments. Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience is also required.

About Us

We are an established precision manufacturer supporting highly regulated, quality-driven industries. Our team takes pride in delivering reliable products, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and continuously improving how we operate. We offer a collaborative environment where experienced professionals can make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead the day-to-day Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, customer requirements, and internal standards.
• Manage First Article Inspection documentation, SCARs, corrective actions, preventive actions, and nonconforming material processes.
• Supervise, train, coach, and develop Quality Department personnel.
• Oversee receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspection activities.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods such as 5-Why.
• Develop and manage internal audit schedules and support customer, registrar, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Ensure products meet drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, forms, records, and document-control processes.
• Support inspection teams with technical issues, measuring equipment, and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Hands-on FAI and SCAR documentation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality requirements.
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience with corrective action, root cause analysis, NCMR, audits, and inspection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with GD&T, metal manufacturing, machining, plating, or similar manufacturing processes preferred.
• ASQ or Internal Auditor certifications are a plus.
• ERP system experience and Spanish language skills are also helpful.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to lead a critical function, develop a talented quality team, and influence how quality is built into the manufacturing process. We value continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and people who enjoy solving challenging problems. If you are a hands-on quality leader who wants to make a visible impact in aerospace and defense manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance