Quality Assurance Manager - ISO/AS9100 Lead (On-Site)

ClearBridge Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner with production and engineering to uphold top product quality across all stages.

The role requires diverse quality experience, strong leadership, and hands-on use of precision measuring tools on the factory floor. On-site, full-time position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of quality assurance experience or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing job shop environment
• Experience managing a Quality Department in ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality improvement methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, Sunnen gauges, and CMM equipment
• Experience developing product control plans, inspection methods, and statistical quality evaluations
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with customers to resolve quality concerns
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor while leading quality initiatives
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training preferred
• Quality-related certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Quality Department operations, including inspection priorities and supervision
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100
• Lead internal quality audits and ensure compliance with standards
• Collaborate with inspectors, production personnel, and engineering to evaluate materials and finished products
• Develop inspection methods and product control plans from drawings and customer specs
• Act as primary contact for customer quality concerns and audits
• Investigate nonconformities, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain quality documentation and customer-required submissions
• Use FMEA, PPAP, statistical analysis and continuous improvement tools to reduce defects
• Prepare quality metrics and management reports
• Work with engineering, production and other departments to improve quality and efficiency
• Train and mentor quality personnel
• Education and benefits info: health, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

Sunnen gauges

CMM equipment

Job description

ClearBridge Executive Search is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner with production and engineering to uphold top product quality across all stages.

The role requires diverse quality experience, strong leadership, and hands-on use of precision measuring tools on the factory floor. On-site, full-time position with competitive compensation.