Quality Assurance Manager: Drive Reliability & Compliance

Gavial AB; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

PTO

Floating holidays

Job summary

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA program, ensure product reliability, and maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. The role focuses on managing the QMS, auditing processes, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, experience with SPC, CAPA, and supplier quality, plus excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field plus 4–10 years of related experience or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a quality management system in manufacturing
• 1–3 years of management experience
• Knowledge of quality standards (NQA-1, AS9100, ISO 9001)
• IPC-A-610 Inspector Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Formulates and maintains QA objectives aligned with policies and coordinates with plant managers
• Maintains the quality manual and QA procedures; acts as Management Representative
• Audits internal and external quality systems to ensure program efficacy
• Applies SPC methods to analyze data and evaluate processes
• Disposes non-conforming hardware; manages CAPA program
• Keeps management informed of QA issues and improvements
• Prepares and presents technical information to management
• Leads technical and administrative staff on QA activities
• Oversees analysis, inspection, test, and integration of manufactured parts
• Works with supplier base to ensure quality and delivery of parts
• Maintains knowledge of government and industry QA codes and standards
• Designs and implements QA training programs
• Investigates and addresses customer quality complaints

Skills

Management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Gavial Engineering & Manufacturing seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA program, ensure product reliability, and maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. The role focuses on managing the QMS, auditing processes, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, experience with SPC, CAPA, and supplier quality, plus excellent communication and project management skills.