Quality & Metallurgy Manager – Aluminum Casting

Cindavi; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Fontana and Chino is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality and metallurgy teams, ensuring product integrity across our facilities. You will own the Quality Management System, spearhead continuous improvement projects, and drive customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BS in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical fields and 2–5+ years in aluminum casting/metallurgy, with ISO/QMS experience and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in aluminum casting processes or metallurgy at management level.
• Experience with ISO standards for quality management systems and root cause analysis / corrective actions.
• Experience with Ultrasonic Testing (AMS-STD-2154), OES Spectrometry (ASTM E1251-17a), Lean, 5S, and a Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Operations: plan, direct, and coordinate quality and metallurgy teams to maintain product integrity.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: draft annual departmental objectives to improve safety and efficiency and set cost-reduction targets.
• Ensure Compliance and Consistency: develop and monitor production, inspection, and casting processes to meet customer specs and industry standards.
• Manage Supplier and Equipment Quality: oversee qualification and performance monitoring of smelting, casting, homogenizing equipment, raw materials, and key suppliers.
• Champion Customer Satisfaction: act as primary technical contact for customer contract reviews, respond to claims, and provide expert technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma Green Belt

Aluminum casting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical or related field

Job description

Cindavi in Fontana and Chino is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality and metallurgy teams, ensuring product integrity across our facilities. You will own the Quality Management System, spearhead continuous improvement projects, and drive customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BS in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical fields and 2–5+ years in aluminum casting/metallurgy, with ISO/QMS experience and problem-solving skills.