Senior Aerospace QA Leader & Quality Systems Champion

Chromalloy; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy seeks a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to lead the site Quality function and drive safe, compliant, high-quality aerospace manufacturing and repair operations in Carson City, NV.

You will provide leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure business goals are achieved with a focus on safety, quality, customer service, and employee development. As the head of the Quality organization, you'll oversee Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Lab Technicians, NDT, Compliance, and Inspectors,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering, manufacturing, repair, or quality leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large teams across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory requirements, including FAA, EASA, and CAAC.
• Proven experience driving organizational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and quality management principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects within complex manufacturing or MRO environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-level Quality organization including Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Compliance, NDT, Laboratory Operations, and Inspection teams.
• Establish quality objectives, policies, and performance expectations that drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own and continually improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, CAAC, and customer requirements.
• Lead internal audits, corrective action programs, escape management investigations, and root cause analysis efforts.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Lead customer and regulatory interactions, audits, and quality reviews.
• Develop supplier quality strategies and oversee supplier qualification and performance.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks, drive improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide strategic leadership for new product introduction, process validation, inspection technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership at scale

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Chromalloy seeks a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to lead the site Quality function and drive safe, compliant, high-quality aerospace manufacturing and repair operations in Carson City, NV.

You will provide leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure business goals are achieved with a focus on safety, quality, customer service, and employee development. As the head of the Quality organization, you'll oversee Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Lab Technicians, NDT, Compliance, and Inspectors,