Quality Manager - Precision Metrology for Defense

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the QMS, oversee metrology, and ensure products meet military, ISO, and customer requirements.

The role directs testing, inspection, and continuous improvement across cross‑functional teams in a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment. Ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, expertise in precision metrology, GD&T, CMM programming (PC‑DMIS/Calypso/MCOSMOS), and a proven track record with ISO 9001:2015 and quality tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality leadership experience in a precision manufacturing environment (defense/aerospace preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience leading quality personnel.
• Extensive hands-on experience with precision metrology equipment (CMMs, hand gages, vision systems).
• Experience programming, operating, troubleshooting, and validating CMMs using PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QMS and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, and applicable standards.
• Lead quality team, supervise testing, inspection, and metrology activities.
• Develop and optimize CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS.
• Interpret GD&T, military specs, and customer requirements to establish robust inspection strategies.
• Establish standardized inspection methods using CMMs, optical comparators, vision systems, and other instruments.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (customer, government, supplier, third-party).
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA) and corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration programs per ISO 17025 and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Manufacturing on DFI, PPAP, and process improvements.
• Mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians on inspection techniques and data analysis.

Skills

Quality leadership

CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

SPC

8D/Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

ISO 9001:2015

PPAP/AS9102

MSA/Gage R&R

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Master's preferred

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

MCOSMOS

CMMs/Metrology equipment

QMS/ERP systems

Job description

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the QMS, oversee metrology, and ensure products meet military, ISO, and customer requirements.

The role directs testing, inspection, and continuous improvement across cross‑functional teams in a defense/aerospace manufacturing environment. Ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, expertise in precision metrology, GD&T, CMM programming (PC‑DMIS/Calypso/MCOSMOS), and a proven track record with ISO 9001:2015 and quality tools.