Quality Manager - Aerospace & Defense, ISO 9001/AS9100

Teklysium Inc; Haysville (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a seasoned head of quality to lead the quality department, ensure products meet customer requirements, and maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 Rev D standards in our manufacturing operations.

You will build and guide the quality team, oversee QMS, manage audits with customers and suppliers, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, and partner with production and engineering to achieve defect reduction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of quality team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 Rev D.
• Experience with audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the quality team.
• Maintain and improve quality management systems.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce defects and rework.
• Coordinate customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
• Monitor quality performance and maintain documentation.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

Auditing tools

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a seasoned head of quality to lead the quality department, ensure products meet customer requirements, and maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 Rev D standards in our manufacturing operations.

You will build and guide the quality team, oversee QMS, manage audits with customers and suppliers, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, and partner with production and engineering to achieve defect reduction and continuous improvement.