Quality Manager

Mission Microwave

Cypress (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Microwave is seeking a full-time Quality Assurance (QA) Manager in Cypress, California. The successful candidate will oversee the production of high-quality RF electronic products, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality standards. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, audits, and defect analysis, while driving continuous improvement efforts.

Qualified individuals will have a minimum of 7 years QA experience and knowledge of ISO, AS, IPC, and MIL-STD standards. The position offers a competitive salary between $85,000 and $95,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of QA experience required.
Knowledge of materials and processes including metals, ceramics, and semiconductors.
Ability to read and understand engineering and process documentation.

Responsibilities

Supervise and motivate the Quality staff.
Ensure manufacturing compliance to quality standards.
Conduct supplier evaluations and audits.

Skills

Experience with ISO, AS, IPC, and MIL-STD requirements

Detail-oriented

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Knowledge of quality standards and procedures

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Technical or college diploma

Quality certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office software

Job description

Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest quality RF electronic products are produced and that all internal and external requirements are met prior to shipping products to our customers. The QA Manager must have experience dealing with ISO, AS, IPC and MIL-STD requirements, and be able to lead a team in executing the quality standards and processes for the company. Responsibilities include supporting procedures to ensure quality, reliability, repeatability and efficiency of all products in production, ensuring that all incoming, in‑work and final inspections are in compliance with the appropriate quality standards, performing defect analysis and corrective action documentation and implementation, and preparing and performing AS9100/ISO9001 internal audits. Ongoing efforts to continually improve quality in the manufacturing area are expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and motivate the Quality staff as well as other staff members to produce the highest quality products
Ensure manufacturing compliance to quality standards and Mission policies/procedures
Maintain compliance to customer requirements, skilled at customer interactions and reporting
Conduct supplier evaluations, interactions and audits
Maintain records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation
Provide detailed in‑process inspections and establish processes to verify conformance to design requirements
Oversee corrective actions and prevent non‑conformances
Drive continuous improvement; assist Engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action
Communicate and help resolve quality issues in a timely manner
Observe technical operations and offer guidance/recommendations as they relate to quality
Provide quality training and guidance to Mission leadership and departments as needed

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of QA experience
Knowledge of IPC 610, MIL-STD‑883, MIL-STD‑750, MIL-STD‑1580
Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and AS9102 regulations
Knowledge of ESD procedures
Experience creating, reviewing and processing NCMRs, CARs, SCARs, PARs, etc.
Knowledge of materials and processes (metals, ceramics, electronics, plastics, semiconductors)
Knowledge of epoxies and bonding materials
Ability to read and understand engineering, process, assembly and traveler documentation
Comfortable communicating with various engineers and managers
Experience with training and certification
Knowledge of airborne, avionics, RF, analog and digital products
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to motivate and lead a team
Sense of ownership and responsibility
Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality

Education, Experience and/or Certifications

High‑school diploma or equivalent
Technical or college diploma a plus
Quality certifications a plus
Prior supervisory experience
Proficient user of Microsoft Office software and Windows

Language and/or Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

Mathematical Skills

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals
Compute rate, ratio, and percent; interpret bar graphs
Apply simple mathematics (calculus, statistics, probability theory)

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Apply logic and scientific method to a wide variety of intellectual and practical problems; comprehend basic formulas, graphs, etc.

Physical Demands, Working and Environmental Conditions

Employees will regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently sitting; occasionally standing, walking, climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxins, electrical shock, and moderate noise is possible. 100% onsite during assigned hours.

Job Type

Full‑time

Pay

$85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits