Senior Quality Manager, Special Projects

albers-aersopace; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Albers Aerospace is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to implement an ISO 9001 compliant QMS with a plan to transition to AS9100. You will lead certification activities, drive corrective and preventive actions, and manage a quality team in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 7+ years in quality management, aerospace/defense experience, and strong leadership. Onsite with potential hybrid arrangements; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required or preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with QMS implementation, auditing, and certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced manufacturing industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve QMS in partnership with stakeholders.
• Lead supplier quality evaluations, reviews, and audits.
• Build and develop the Quality department to support growth.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to resolve issues.
• Oversee inspections, documentation control, and nonconformance management.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop quality metrics and drive improvement opportunities.
• Review quality contracts; advise on risk/compliance.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and customer requirements are met.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

QMS implementation

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Inspection techniques

Quality tools

Job description

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for implementing an ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System (QMS) with a future transition to AS9100. This role leads QMS certification activities, ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards, and proactively identifies and mitigates quality risks, including those related to supplier quality. The Senior Quality Manager drives corrective and preventive actions, oversees daily quality operations, and provides leadership and development to quality personnel while supporting operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve systems and processes required for QMS certification in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Conduct and oversee supplier quality evaluations, reviews, and audits.
• Build, staff, and develop the Quality department to support business growth.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to resolve product and process issues.
• Manage daily quality operations including inspections, documentation control, and nonconformance management.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop, track, and analyze key quality performance metrics; identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform quality contract reviews; provide feedback and recommendations related to risk or compliance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional process and product improvement projects.
• Support and deliver training related to quality processes and standards.

Schedule:

Albers Aerospace operates on a standard 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on workload demands and critical timelines.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience with quality management systems and auditing; leading QMS implementation and certification strongly preferred.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be a U.S citizen.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Onsite position with exposure to both office and manufacturing environments.
• Hybrid work may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Ability to manage peak workloads and tight deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.

Individuals must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.