Senior Quality Leader – Aerospace & Defense

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA, seeks a Quality Manager to lead its Quality Management System and ensure products/processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, and government contract requirements. You will oversee audits, corrective actions, supplier quality, inspection, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will manage nonconformances, track quality metrics, and lead quality personnel while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of quality experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing.
• 3+ years of quality leadership/management experience.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with audits, corrective action, nonconformance management, and root-cause analysis.
• Government contracting experience; FAR/DFARS preferred.
• Experience with aerospace customers and/or government contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer, and government requirements.
• Lead internal, customer, registrar, and government audits.
• Manage nonconformances, corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and quality escapes.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Monitor supplier quality and corrective actions.
• Serve as primary quality contact for customers and government reps.
• Track quality metrics: defects, scrap, rework, complaints, and actions.
• Lead and develop Quality personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and PM to resolve issues.
• Maintain quality records, traceability, and compliance documentation.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality systems

Engineering drawings

Inspection & measurement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA, seeks a Quality Manager to lead its Quality Management System and ensure products/processes meet AS9100, ISO 9001, and government contract requirements. You will oversee audits, corrective actions, supplier quality, inspection, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will manage nonconformances, track quality metrics, and lead quality personnel while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to resolve issues.