Quality Compliance Manager

Hunter Recruiting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Site Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the Quality function for a manufacturing site. You will oversee Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Calibration Technicians, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include developing the QMS to AS9100/AS9102 and ISO standards, acting as the site representative for FAA/EASA/DCMA, and driving continuous improvement with RCCA, 8D, and DMAIC methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of progressive quality/manufacturing experience, preferably in machining and assembly; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading quality systems, quality teams, and compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO quality systems, and aerospace/government requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, APQP, SPC, and structured problem solving.
• Supplier quality experience, including audits and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• CQE, CQM, Lead Auditor, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Quality team, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with AS9100, AS9102, ISO standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary site representative for FAA, EASA, DCMA, U.S. Government, military, and customer quality requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement using RCCA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, and DMAIC.
• Oversee MRB, Quality Clinic, inspection, calibration, First Article Inspection (FAI), and quality engineering activities.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics, process capability, product conformity, and SPC/statistical improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier quality activities, including audits, supplier development, corrective actions, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct quality system audits and implement improvements to support operational excellence and compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Customers, Suppliers, and leadership to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support work transfers, outsourced service provider qualification, equipment moves, and machine capability studies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional communication.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Communication

Decision making

Analytical skills

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Q-Pulse

CAPPS

Job description

The Site Quality & Compliance Manager will lead the site Quality function, including Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Calibration Technicians, while ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role manages the site Quality department and supports Division-wide quality initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site Quality team, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with AS9100, AS9102, ISO standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary site representative for FAA, EASA, DCMA, U.S. Government, military, and customer quality requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement using RCCA, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3, and DMAIC.
• Oversee Material Review Board (MRB), Quality Clinic, inspection, calibration, First Article Inspection (FAI), and quality engineering activities.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics, process capability, product conformity, and SPC/statistical improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier quality activities, including audits, supplier development, corrective actions, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct quality system audits and implement improvements to support operational excellence and compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Customers, Suppliers, and leadership to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Support work transfers, outsourced service provider qualification, equipment moves, and machine capability studies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of progressive quality/manufacturing experience, preferably in machining and assembly; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading quality systems, quality teams, and compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO quality systems, and aerospace/government requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, APQP, SPC, and structured problem solving.
• Supplier quality experience, including audits and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; SAP, Q-Pulse, and CAPPS preferred.
• CQE, CQM, Lead Auditor, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt strongly preferred.