Quality Manager

Martins Investment Group; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Martins Investment Group is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the site QA organization, drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure AS9100 compliance across a growing aerospace manufacturing facility in Florida. You will champion quality culture, develop training programs, and interface with customers on quality matters.

The role requires 8–15+ years in aerospace quality leadership, strong knowledge of AS9100/NADCAP, and hands-on experience with APQP, FAI, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and CAPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field with 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing; or 15+ years' quality experience with a HS diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for quality-related issues.
• Review purchase order quality requirements and ensure proper quality flow-down.
• Interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Lead APQP activities including FAI, FMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, and CAPA.
• Resolve manufacturing and quality issues with customers and internal teams.
• conducts root cause analysis using DMAIC, PDCA, FMEA, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and manage training programs using a Skills Matrix.
• Create and improve quality procedures and work instructions.
• Manage customer approval processes and sampling programs.
• Develop quality metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Maintain AS9100 Quality Management System through internal audits.
• Lead customer audits and corrective action responses.
• Manage supplier quality and vendor corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC/PDCA

FMEA

APQP/PPAP

GD&T / Blueprint reading

QMS & AS9100 compliance

Minitab

Leadership & coaching

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

15+ years quality leadership in manufacturing

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Reports To:General Manager

Facility:35 employee population to grow to 70 employees and hit $15mm within 12-18 months

Shift:Day Shift

Position Summary

The Quality Manager provides leadership for the site's Quality Assurance organization and is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality systems, policies, and compliance programs. The role champions a strong culture of quality while driving Lean Six Sigma initiatives, customer satisfaction, and AS9100 compliance across the facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality team through coaching, performance management, and training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for quality-related issues.
• Review purchase order quality requirements and ensure proper quality flow-down.
• Interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Lead APQP activities, including:
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• FMEA
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Process Capability Studies
• Control Plans
• Run@Rate
• 8D Corrective Actions
• Resolve manufacturing and quality issues with customers and internal teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis using DMAIC, PDCA, FMEA, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and manage training programs using a Skills Matrix.
• Create and improve quality procedures and work instructions.
• Manage customer approval processes and sampling programs.
• Develop quality metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Maintain the AS9100 Quality Management System through internal audits.
• Lead customer audits and corrective action responses.
• Manage supplier quality and vendor corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meetoneof the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related fieldplus 5+ yearsof quality experience in manufacturing;or
• 15+ yearsof Quality experience with a high school diploma/GED.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Aerospace manufacturing quality experience
• Strong understanding of:
• AS9100
• ISO standards
• NADCAP
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Minitab
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership and employee development
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. Person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent)
• Self-release experience (DSQR, SARA, DQCR, etc.)

Ideal Candidate Profile

From a recruiting perspective, the strongest candidates would likely have:

• 8-15+ years in aerospace manufacturing quality leadership
• Experience managing AS9100/NADCAP-certified facilities
• Leadership of Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Auditors
• Expertise with APQP, PPAP, FAI, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and CAPA
• Hands-on knowledge of precision CNC machining and turbine engine components
• Strong customer-facing experience with aerospace OEMs such as Pratt & Whitney, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Honeywell, or Collins Aerospace
• Proven success implementing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement programs.