Quality Manager - Aerospace & Defense

PrideStaff; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

PrideStaff, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager for the Aerospace & Defense supply chain, based on-site near Melville, NY. You will lead quality operations, maintain the QMS, and collaborate with North America General Manager and Global Head of Quality & Compliance.

This full-time role offers a salary of $80,000–$100,000 per year plus an annual performance bonus, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 systems (AS9100 or AS9120 experience preferred).
• Background in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, audit management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in compliance with AS9100 Rev. D, AS9120 Rev. B, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Lead internal, external, and third-party regulatory audits.
• Manage customer quality requirements, root cause investigations, and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Monitor quality metrics, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong quality culture.
• Partner with local and global leadership to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.

Skills

Quality management

Audit management

CAPA

Regulatory compliance

Analytical

Leadership

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Quality Manager – Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain

Location: Proximity to Melville, NY (On-site)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000/year + Annual Performance Bonus (MBO)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO

A leading global organization in the aerospace and defense supply chain sector is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality operations.Reporting directly to the North America General Manager and the Global Head of Quality & Compliance, you will manage the local Quality Management System (QMS) and serve as the primary liaison for customer quality matters.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve the QMS in compliance with AS9100 Rev. D, AS9120 Rev. B, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Lead internal, external, and third-party regulatory audits.

Manage customer quality requirements, root cause investigations, and corrective actions (CAPA).

Monitor quality metrics, drive continuous improvement, and foster a strong quality culture.

Partner with local and global leadership to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a regulated environment.

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 systems (AS9100 or AS9120 experience preferred).

Background in Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, or precision manufacturing.

Strong leadership, audit management, analytical, and communication skills.

Experience with SAP and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.

Permanent U.S. work authorization required.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $80,000.00 - $100,000.00