Quality Control Manager — Lead Manufacturing Quality

InvestedintheMission; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Manager of Quality Control in the United States to assure product quality and optimize manufacturing lines. You will coordinate teams, drive process improvements, and align quality with customer definitions for fitness for use.

The role requires extensive experience in quality systems, GD&T, and supplier controls, with a focus on delivering reliable processes and flawless final products. ITAR compliance and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience.
• Experience with DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Gage R&R and lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100/AS9102 standards and audits.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Expertise in mechanical inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Receiving and Final Inspectors, QA Technicians, and provide guidance.
• Support Quality Assurance with corrective actions and failure analysis.
• Participate in PRR and manage Final Inspection activities.
• Implement Inspection and Quality Plans and ensure acceptance criteria meet customer specs.
• Conduct internal audits of QMS, purchasing, contracts, and manufacturing.
• Review specs and procedures and train staff to use them.
• Set supplier raw material requirements and monitor compliance.
• Inspect final output and approve or reject products.
• Gather client feedback, attend meetings, and assist auditors.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Gage R&R

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dimensional inspection measurement systems

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Manager of Quality Control in the United States to assure product quality and optimize manufacturing lines. You will coordinate teams, drive process improvements, and align quality with customer definitions for fitness for use.

The role requires extensive experience in quality systems, GD&T, and supplier controls, with a focus on delivering reliable processes and flawless final products. ITAR compliance and strong leadership are essential.