Quality Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals — Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and control in a precision manufacturing environment. The role ensures QMS compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001, conducts audits, drives continuous improvement, and partners with engineering and production to resolve issues across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace/defense or precision machining, proven leadership, and strong documentation skills, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or precision machining environments.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and quality management systems.
• Experience with GD&T, metrology equipment, and inspection processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing quality teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, including inspectors and quality personnel.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Plan and oversee internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Manage nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis activities.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and leadership teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and metrology equipment.
• Support customer communications regarding quality requirements and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

GD&T

CMMs

Root cause analysis

Team management

Documentation

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMs

Metrology equipment

Job description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee all quality assurance and quality control functions for a precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining quality systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace, defense, or precision machining and possess proven leadership experience within a quality-focused organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, including inspectors and quality personnel
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards
• Plan and oversee internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Manage nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis activities
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection plans, and documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and leadership teams to resolve quality concerns
• Monitor quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and metrology equipment
• Support customer communications regarding quality requirements and documentation
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or precision machining environments
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and quality management systems
• Experience with GD&T, CMMs, metrology equipment, and inspection processes
• Proven leadership experience managing quality teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause investigation skillsExcellent communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Knowledge of metal finishing and heat treatment processes
• Understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and work-holding systems
• Experience supporting a growing manufacturing organization

Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership and team development
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and compliance

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing and office environment
• Frequent interaction with production teams and inspection personnel
• Ability to move throughout a manufacturing facility as needed
• Ability to reliably commute to Poway, CA

Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a background check, drug screening, and reference check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Position may require eligibility to access information subject to U.S. export control regulations

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development Assistance