Senior Quality Manager - Lean, ISO 9001/AS9100 Champion

Colonial Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Quality Manager to lead site quality operations, ensure QMS compliance, and drive improvements in product and process quality. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other functions to support launches, ECNs, inspections, and qualification testing.

Responsibilities include sustaining ISO 9001 and AS9100, reducing defects, and maturing the quality culture through RCCM, FAI, SPC, and data-driven strategies. A strong QA leadership background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management.
• 8-10 years industrial experience, electronics/precision manufacturing preferred.
• 5+ years in a leadership quality role.
• ISO 9001 and AS9100 experience.
• Knowledge of FAIs, incoming inspection, and qualification testing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Drive defect reduction initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, targeting Customer DPPM <= 500.
• Lead RCCM (Root Cause/Corrective Measure) processes, ensuring >90% on-time closure of actions.
• Ensure robust First Article Inspections (FAIs) and reporting are completed in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Oversee supplier quality processes, including containment, corrective actions, and feedback loops.

Skills

Quality leadership

Lean Six Sigma

RCCM

FAI

ISO 9001

AS9100

Data analysis

PowerBI

Incoming inspection

Process improv

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Quality Manager to lead site quality operations, ensure QMS compliance, and drive improvements in product and process quality. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other functions to support launches, ECNs, inspections, and qualification testing.

Responsibilities include sustaining ISO 9001 and AS9100, reducing defects, and maturing the quality culture through RCCM, FAI, SPC, and data-driven strategies. A strong QA leadership background is required.