Sr. Manager, Quality

AllClear Aerospace & Defense; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Manager to provide leadership for quality operations across multiple aerospace manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace quality expertise, strong manufacturing operations understanding, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace/defense or similarly regulated manufacturing, including at least 3 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace quality systems, and audit requirements.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing inspection, nonconforming material management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specs, and customer quality requirements.
• Proven leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and quality improvement success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EP Quality organization, including quality engineering, assurance, and inspection functions.
• Establish quality objectives, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Drive improvements in first-pass yield, cost of poor quality, scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to strengthen quality controls across manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the QMS, ensuring AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance and customer requirements.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP software

QMS software

Job description

Description

About AllClear Aerospace & Defense

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 25 of the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions.

AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Chatsworth, CA; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; Singapore; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more visit GoAllClear.com.

Summary

AllClear Engineered Products is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Quality Manager to provide leadership and direction for quality operations across multiple aerospace manufacturing facilities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring product integrity, maintaining customer and regulatory compliance, and advancing quality performance throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate combines extensive aerospace quality expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and a proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional decisions, and implement sustainable improvements. Success in this role requires a leader who can balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution while fostering accountability, operational discipline, and a commitment to quality at every level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Operational Performance

• Lead and develop the EP Quality organization, including quality engineering, assurance, and inspection functions.
• Establish quality objectives, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives aligned with business and operational priorities.
• Drive measurable improvements in first-pass yield, cost of poor quality, scrap, rework, and customer escapes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to strengthen quality controls, accountability, and team performance across manufacturing operations.

Quality Systems, Compliance & Customer Relations

• Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, applicable regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits, including findings resolution and corrective action follow-through.
• Ensure effective inspection, product acceptance, traceability, configuration control, and quality documentation.
• Direct Material Review Board (MRB) activities and the disposition of nonconforming products.
• Serve as a key quality representative for customer concerns, quality reviews, and issue resolution.

Manufacturing, Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Strengthen quality planning, process controls, and AS9102 first article inspection practices across machining, sheet metal fabrication, forming, welding, and assembly operations.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and process improvements to prevent recurring defects and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Supply Chain to improve supplier performance, resolve nonconformances, and strengthen incoming material quality.
• Support customer satisfaction and delivery commitments through effective cross-functional quality management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive quality experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated precision manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace quality systems, and audit requirements.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing inspection, nonconforming material management, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer quality requirements.
• Demonstrated success in quality improvement, team development, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace and defense OEMs or prime contractors.
• Knowledge of precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and special processes.
• Familiarity with AS9102 first article inspections and NADCAP requirements.
• ASQ CQE, CMQ/OE, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
• Experience overseeing quality functions across multiple facilities or business units.
• Proficiency with ERP/QMS systems and digital quality reporting.

AllClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.