Senior Quality Manager

Ducommun Incorporated; Huntsville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated is seeking a Senior Quality Manager in Huntsville, Arkansas to lead the quality strategy, maintain the QMS, and drive continuous improvements across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain. You will mentor Quality Engineers and Supervisors, manage supplier quality, and report to executive leadership.

The role emphasizes accountability, cost of quality reduction, and customer satisfaction in aerospace and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of AS9100 and quality systems.
• priority sample

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production drawings.
• Focus on root cause analysis and improvements.

Skills

AS9100

Production drawings

Root Cause Analysis

Process Validation

Internal Auditing

Supplier Quality Management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional influence

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Job description

Senior Quality Manager

The Senior Quality Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while driving a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The Senior Quality Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to improve product quality, reduce cost of poor quality, enhance customer satisfaction, and support business growth.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Huntsville, Arkansas manufactures state‑of‑the‑art integrated electronics for Aerospace and Defense.

Job Summary

• Develop and execute the organization's quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Supplier Quality personnel, and Inspectors.
• Foster a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead Management Review activities.
• Lead Supplier Quality Management activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of AS9100
• Ability to read and understand production drawings
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Process Validation
• Internal Auditing
• Supplier Quality Management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’sdegree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 10+ years progressive experience in quality management with supervisoryexperience, including military, where applicable, and commercial customers

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

403 LaBarge Avenue
Huntsville, Arkansas, 72740
United States