Quality Assurance Manager

Tree Top Staffing LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations in a precision aerospace/defense manufacturer. The role demands hands-on leadership, deep QA expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee raw inspection, X-ray, NDT, final inspection, and shipping quality functions, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of quality leadership experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and related standards.
• Knowledge of NDT techniques and inspection practices.
• Experience leading audits and cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation skills and ERP/QMS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality staff in Raw Inspection, X-Ray, NDT, Final Inspection, and Shipping.
• Ensure AS9100 and NADCAP compliance across quality functions.
• Support First Article Inspection and PPAP documentation.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, certification).
• Develop quality procedures, metrics, and reporting tools for continuous improvement.
• Investigate non-conformances; lead root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Act as quality liaison between internal teams and customers.
• Train and mentor quality staff to uphold high standards.
• Oversee final product inspection documentation and shipping traceability.

Skills

NDT techniques

Audits

Quality leadership

ERP/QMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality Management

Job description

Position Overview:

A well-established precision manufacturer in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations and ensure strict compliance quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments, with a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support quality staff in Raw Inspection, X-Ray, NDT, Final Inspection, and Shipping departments.


• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards across all relevant quality functions.


• Support the First Article Inspection and PPAP process, ensuring all documentation and validation meet standards and customer requirements.


• Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits.


• Develop and implement quality procedures, metrics, and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement.


• Investigate non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective/preventive actions.


• Serve as a quality liaison between internal teams and external customers.


• Train and mentor quality staff to maintain high standards of performance and compliance.


• Oversee quality documentation for final product inspections and shipping to ensure full traceability and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).


• Minimum 8 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment for aerospace or defense.


• Proven experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and other quality standards.


• Strong knowledge of NDT techniques and inspection best practices.


• Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading audits.


• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.


• Proficiency with ERP and quality management systems (QMS).

Working Conditions:

• Office and manufacturing floor environment


• Minimal travel may be required for audits, training, or supplier engagement


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match