Quality Manager

MyHR; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MyHR is seeking an experienced Aerospace Quality Manager in the San Fernando Valley, CA area. You will lead AS9100 deployment and NADCAP compliance, supervise inspection teams, and drive CAPA and data-driven process improvements on high-demand electroplating operations.

Responsibilities include audit readiness, customer liaison, and ensuring conformance to blueprints and OD/ID measurements. A strong leadership record and NADCAP/AS9100 expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace electroplating quality management.
• Hands-on with various plating processes (Hard Chrome, Cadmium, Copper, Electroless Nickel).
• Proficient in inspection, NDT (MPI & DPI) and measurement systems.
• Experience with NADCAP audits and AS9100 system implementation.
• Leadership experience mentoring 5–10 inspectors.
• Strong technical documentation skills (NCRs, dispositions, procedures).
• Proficiency in Steel Core ERP and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve quality systems (AS9100 deployment & NADCAP compliance).
• Supervise and mentor inspection teams in receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Oversee MPI & DPI inspections.
• Interpret drawings and aerospace specs for plating compliance.
• Manage non-conformances, NCRs and CAPA actions.
• Analyze quality data to identify defect trends and improvements.
• Interface with internal teams and client quality leadership.
• Prepare for audits and accreditation maintenance.

Skills

Aerospace quality management

NDT inspection (MPI DPI)

Quality data analysis

CAPA leadership

Audits (NADCAP, AS9100)

Documentation discipline

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Hard Chrome

Cadmium plating

Copper plating

Electroless Nickel plating

TDC plating processes

Steel Core ERP

Job description

Results-driven Aerospace Quality Manager with local expertise specializing in aerospace electroplating, AS9100 Quality Management System deployment, and NADCAP compliance. Proven leader in high-demand processing services, driving Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), root cause analysis. In the San Fernando Valley, CA area, providing high-demand services for over 55 years.

ManagerResponsibilities

• Lead and improve quality systems (AS9100 deployment & NADCAP compliance).
• Supervise and mentor inspection teams in receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Oversee Magnetic Particle (MPI) & Dye Penetrant Inspections (DPI).
• Interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications for plating compliance.
• Manage non-conformances, NCRs, rejections, and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Collect and analyze quality and process data to identify defect trends and process improvements.
• Interface with internal teams and client quality leadership.
• Prepare for and support audits and accreditation maintenance.
• Use of tools to ensure customer specification: Outer Diameter (OD) Outside Micrometers, Snap Gauges, Bench Comparators. Inner Diameter (ID)Dial Bore Gauges, Inside Micrometers
• Read blueprints and specifications to inspect the quality of finished parts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace electroplating quality management.
• Hands-on with Hard Chrome, TDC, Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel plating processes.
• Proficiency in inspection, NDT (MPI & DPI), and measurement systems.
• Experienced with NADCAP audits; capable of AS9100 system implementation.
• Leadership experience mentoring inspection teams (5–10 inspectors).
• Strong technical documentation skills (NCRs, dispositions, procedures).
• Proficiency in Steel Core ERP and Power BI (or similar analytics tools).
• US Citizenship required (for compliance with aerospace client contracts).