Quality Leader: AS9100, Audits & Process Improvement

McCord Executive Search, LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCord Executive Search, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the AS9100 quality system, drive audits, and improve product quality across manufacturing and administrative processes.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will own nonconforming material control, corrective actions, supplier performance, and inspections, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, management, or related field; 3+ years in part-quality checks and AS9100 audits.
• Hands-on manufacturing inspection experience is a strong advantage.
• Experience leading quality initiatives and corrective actions across functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AS9100 compliance and lead audits, 8D investigations, CARs, and SCARs.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection; coordinate customer quality responses.
• Improve supplier performance and ensure nonconforming material is controlled and corrected.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100

Audit management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

McCord Executive Search, LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the AS9100 quality system, drive audits, and improve product quality across manufacturing and administrative processes.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will own nonconforming material control, corrective actions, supplier performance, and inspections, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution on the production floor.