Quality Manager

Orion Castings; Town of Dover (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiphias Cambridge, a complete-to-print contract manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and robotics, seeks a Quality Manager to lead QA across the production lifecycle.

You will manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors, maintain the QMS, and drive process improvements. Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and certification bodies to sustain ISO, AS9100, Nadcap compliance.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with opportunities to influence product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years supervisory/management experience or 10+ years sector-specific experience.
• Ability to analyze drawings, specifications, and SPC/Cpk data.
• Ability to distill requirements into form, fit, function, and action.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes to identify root causes and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, improve, and maintain the Quality Management System for continued effectiveness.
• Manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors.
• Oversee flow of work through the QC department, including inspection.
• Organize, promote, and manage companywide quality improvement efforts.
• Work with customers, vendors, certification bodies on QMS issues.
• Oversee APQP activities; prepare/submit PPAPs/FAIs.
• Manage QC work instructions creation, implementation, and maintenance.
• Manage RMA and internal MRB processes.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.

Skills

GD&T

Mechanical inspection

CMM fixturing and output analysis

ISO, AS9100, Nadcap knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.

Xiphias Cambridge is a complete to print, contract manufacturer serving the world’s leading aerospace, medical, and robotics companies. We supply casting, machining, assembly, and finishing to customers seeking aluminum & zinc components.

We are looking for a Quality Manager who will be a critical part of our management team and have a tangible effect on the success of the business.

The Quality Manager is responsible for all quality assurance functions throughout the manufacturing process and post-manufacturing support. The Quality Manager serves as a leader in the business, working closely with all internal departments and external customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage, improve, and maintain the Quality Management System for continued effectiveness.
• Manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors.
• Manage the flow of work through the QC department, including inspection.
• Organize, promote, and manage companywide quality improvement efforts.
• Work directly with customers, vendors, certification bodies, etc. on issues related to the QMS.
• Within manufacturing facility, oversee APQP activity. Prepare and submit PPAPs/FAIs.
• Manage the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Control work instructions.
• Manage RMA and internal MRB processes.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to quality issues/concerns.

Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 5 years related experience -or- 10 years industry specific experience including supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret drawings, specifications, and SPC/Cpk data
• Ability to distill requirements and their practical applications – form, fit, function
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes to establish root cause and corrective action

Skills:

• GD&T
• Mechanical inspection
• CMM fixturing and output analysis
• Understanding of/experience with relevant certifications – ISO, AS9100, Nadcap, etc.

This is a demanding position that requires an individual who strives for personal excellence. There is immense opportunity for growth in the department itself and/or in other areas of the business