Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Arrowhead Talent Solutions; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 111,100 - 150,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quality Manager in Fullerton, CA, to enhance quality processes within the aerospace sector. The role demands 5+ years of experience in aerospace, people management, and familiarity with quality standards. You'll develop quality plans, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with international standards while leading a team for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Aerospace industry experience and 5+ years people management.
• Experience with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality.
• Ability to utilize standard quality tools including Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to support and evolve site deliverables and initiatives.
• Manage Quality Audits, Quality Holds, and Corrective Actions.
• Implement and maintain QMS certifications ensuring alignment with requirements.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

People management

Lean Six Sigma

Quality standards knowledge

Job description

Senior Quality Manager – Fullerton, CA

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is assisting a manufacturing company in the aerospace industry with a Senior Quality Manager position located in Fullerton, CA.

Base Pay Range

$111,100.00/yr - $150,299.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business and Site Partners to support and evolve Site Deliverable and Business and Quality Initiatives including representation and Customer interface.
• Focus on delivering exceptional quality while delivering performance improvements across critical KPIs and development, measuring and tracking of critical KPIs.
• Support the Site Quality Managers with management of Quality Audits, Quality Holds, Rework Plans and Corrective Actions to install strong Quality process control to avoid any process escape.
• Leverage Quality Assurance procedures and Control Plan (IQC, IPQC and FQA, control of non-conforming materials) support formal Safety, Risk Assessment or Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions processes.
• Drive evidence‑based Quality Systems that lead to Preventative Controls for Robust Process Results.
• Utilize kaizen style blitz for process improvement and risk mitigation activity.
• Implement and maintain QMS certifications (ISO, AS9100, AS13100, AS9145, FAA, EASA, NADCAP, etc.) ensuring alignment to customer and standard agency requirements.
• Lead and drive Quality Planning and execution activity across product and program lifecycle including knowledge and hands‑on experiences in technical and process problem solving methods, Continuous Improvement, supplier quality standards, human capital investment, training and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure front‑end Quality Plans are developed and incorporated in the contract and Statement of Work (SOW), which include budget and scope requirement, and align with product lifecycle development, production, and supply chain, along with sustainable compliance.
• Drive and ensure culture of Continuous Improvement in product and process efficiencies by prioritizing and reducing costs associated with defects, escapes, rework, and scrap.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Aerospace industry experience and 5+ years people management.
• Experience with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality.
• Experience with Quality standards including AS9145, AS9100D, ISO9001:2015 or equivalent from other industries.
• Ability to understand and utilize standard quality tools (i.e. Lean Six Sigma, APQP/PPAP, DMAIC, GR&R, CpK, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans and problem solving, etc.).
• Experience working with multiple sites.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement (CI) Tools.
• Develop and mentor team members & leaders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on the company's tools and other partner programs.

Additional Perks and Culture

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.