Quality Manager

gpac; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac seeks a Quality and Inspection leader to direct the QMS and vendor quality programs, ensuring products and documentation meet customer and regulatory standards. The role requires coordinating audits, improving processes, and mentoring the inspection group to uphold high quality across manufacturing operations. The position reports to the Chief Operations Officer and emphasizes governance, cost control, and strategic quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or ASQ certification in quality.
• 8–10 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity with knowledge of continuous improvement systems (ISO 9001:2015).
• Computer literate, with ability to develop reports and spreadsheets as needed.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, reliability, statistical process control, inspection techniques, and contract interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality and Inspection Departments to ensure the Quality Management System directs vendor processes to meet customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Meet quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements, budgeting, and controlling expenditures.
• Validate processes by establishing specifications, measuring production, and updating procedures.
• Lead audits, identify improvements, and collaborate with management on new product and engineering designs.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions and re-validations.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Process improvement

Auditing

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree or ASQ certification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary: Under administrative direction, manages the Quality and Inspection Departments to assure that the Quality Management System provides direction such that all processes performed by its vendors follow established procedures which will produce parts, assemblies, and documentation packages meeting customer, industry, and regulatory requirements, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Dimensions

Job Summary: Under administrative direction, manages the Quality and Inspection Departments to assure that the Quality Management System provides direction such that all processes performed by its vendors follow established procedures which will produce parts, assemblies, and documentation packages meeting customer, industry, and regulatory requirements, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Reports To

Chief Operations Officer

Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities

Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, identifying and resolving problems, completing audits, determining system improvements, and implementing change;

• Meets quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing an annual budget, and scheduling expenditures;
• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance qualification, writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Maintains and improves product quality by completing product, company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits, investigating customer complaints, collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and following manufacturing and training methods;
• Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations;
• Updates job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management;
• Participates in educational opportunities, reads professional publications, maintains personal networks, and participates in professional organization/s;
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
• Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments;
• Continues the education of the inspection group, as well as investigating and implementing more effective and efficient measuring equipment;
• Understands customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes that are appropriate to each product type;
• Sets requirements for raw material or intermediate products for suppliers and monitor their compliance;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

Qualifications Guidelines

Bachelor's Degree, ASQ certification, or equivalent experience in all areas of quality practices related to manufacturing, including metallurgy, reliability, statistical process control, inspection techniques, and contract interpretation. 8-10 years' experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity with knowledge of continuous improvement systems (ISO 9001:2015, etc.). Computer literate, with ability to develop reports and spreadsheets as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Possesses broad knowledge of foundry, machine shop, assembly, and inspection practices and techniques;
• Ability to plan, administer, and evaluate operations with solid project management and leadership skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to analyze quality control needs, goals and standards in the context of production and operational requirements;
• Possesses application knowledge of common manufacturing specifications, including commercial, military, and aerospace standards; and
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities, including the development, growth, and management of teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.