Quality Assurance Manager

I065881; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlow Aerostructures LLC in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Supervisor of Quality Assurance to lead a team of inspectors and ensure adherence to aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes investigating non-conformances, implementing corrective actions, training staff, and collaborating across departments to maintain product reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must possess technical problem-solving skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to analyze data to drive quality improvements.
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office; strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervisor and lead a team of QA inspectors.
• Investigate and resolve quality complaints, non-conformances, and deviations from specifications.
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to identify and address quality concerns.
• Ensure department is aligned with quality management systems aligned with aerospace standards.
• Develop and deliver training for employees in quality systems, inspection methods and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain competency records and ensure compliance with training mandates.
• Oversee inspection programs, non-conformance management and corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify and mitigate quality-related risks, including supplier quality issues, to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Participates in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering aerospace systems and requirements, company operations policy, etc

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Proficient Windows/Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Inspector Vision Exam

Education

High School diploma or GED

5+ years of experience in QA aerospace

3+ years in leadership role

Root cause experience / corrective action

Tools

Job description

• Supervisor and lead a team of QA inspectors
• Investigate and resolve quality complaints, non-conformances, and deviations from specifications
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams to identify and address quality concerns.
• Ensure department is aligned with quality management systems aligned with aerospace standards.
• Develop and deliver training for employees in quality systems, inspection methods and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain competency records and ensure compliance with training mandates.
• Oversee inspection programs, non-conformance management and corrective/preventive actions
• Identify and mitigate quality-related risks, including supplier quality issues, to ensure product reliability and performance
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Participates in frequent and detailed recurrent training courses covering aerospace systems and requirements, company operations policy, etc

Position Requirements

Skills Required:

• Technical problem-solving, leadership, data analysis and regulatory knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Windows/Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization
• Must pass yearly Inspector Vision Exam

Education and Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing
• 3+ years in leadership role
• Corrective action and root cause experience, preferred

It is the policy of Harlow Aerostructures LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No person is to be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Any employee who feels he or she is the victim of discrimination has a responsibility to report this fact to the Company's General Manager or Human Resources.

About the Organization

Harlow Aerostructures LLC is a leading supplier of complex machined components, electro-mechanical and structural subassemblies to the commercial, business and military aerospace industry as well as being certified as an FAA Repair Station by the U.S. Department of Transportation. We are committed to maintaining a technological edge with new machine acquisitions and upgrades as well as new management information systems as an integral part of our annual capital improvement planning.

It is the policy of Harlow Aerostructures LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No person is to be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Any employee who feels he or she is the victim of discrimination has a responsibility to report this fact to the Company's President or Human Resources. Although the Company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its work force is legally eligible to work in the United States. Harlow Aerostructures LLC is an ITAR facility.

This position is currently accepting applications.