Quality Manager

Valiant Technologies LLC; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the QA systems supporting its aerospace performance center. The role ensures quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement across all operations and supplier interfaces.

Responsibilities include maintaining AS9100/NADCAP-aligned processes, leading audits, and driving root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence, with direct impact on product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field is required.
• Minimum five years of related aerospace manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with ISO or NADCAP quality systems preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace specifications and practices.
• Ability to drive root-cause analyses and preventive actions.
• Strong reading of blueprints and mylars; proficient with MS Office.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement functions.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate quality systems including the Quality Manual per AS9100 and customer audits.
• Lead internal and supplier audits, drive compliance with ISO 14001 as applicable.
• Promote training on quality concepts throughout the center.
• Support QA development, teams, and resources; improve quality processes and procedures.
• Investigate quality issues and coordinate process improvements (QMAT).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Communication

Microsoft Office

Aerospace quality concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

MS Office

QA systems software

Job description

Quality Manager:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager isresponsible for the maintenance, development, and administration of all qualityassurance systems of the performance center. They oversee all quality aspectswhich are critical to the day-to-day functioning and general reputation of theperformance center

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages the Quality Assurance, quality control, and quality improvement functions.
• Develops, maintains, evaluates, and sustains quality systems, including the Quality Manual in accordance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer audits, internal audits, and other customer quality documents.
• Leads and upholds standards for internal and external audits, such as ISO 14001.
• Drives the understanding and training for quality concepts and methods throughout the performance center.
• Supports the values of the company.
• Supports the performance center team and customers, both internal and external, through the development of the QA system, team members, and all available resources.
• Improves upon quality processes and procedures.
• Investigates and resolves discovered quality issues.
• Coordinates QMAT Process Improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or another technical field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment required.
• Previous experience with ISO or derivative quality systems preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace specifications and practices.
• Ability to drive relentless root-cause analyses to ensure future success within the performance center.
• Computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to lead people in a constructive, productive, and fair manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines as required.
• Ability to read blueprints and mylars.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.Ability to interact and communicate professionally with all levels of the organization, as well as customers and suppliers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.