Senior Quality Assurance Manager

We're looking for a Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance to lead the site Quality function and support safe, compliant, high-quality aerospace manufacturing and repair operations. This role provides leadership, direction, and coaching to ensure business goals are achieved while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service, operational excellence, and employee development.

The successful candidate will lead the full Quality organization — Quality Engineers, Quality Supervisors, Lab Technicians (Cal & Met Lab), NDT, Compliance, and Inspectors — while directing quality systems, driving regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability
. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a people leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Carson City, NV

On-site

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-level Quality organization including Quality Engineers, Supervisors, Compliance, NDT, Laboratory Operations, and Inspection teams.
• Establish quality objectives, policies, and performance expectations that drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own and continually improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, CAAC, and customer requirements.
• Lead internal audits, corrective action programs, escape management investigations, and root cause analysis efforts.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Lead customer and regulatory interactions, audits, and quality reviews.
• Develop supplier quality strategies and oversee supplier qualification and performance.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks, drive improvements, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide strategic leadership for new product introduction, process validation, inspection technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering, manufacturing, repair, or quality leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading large teams across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace regulatory requirements, including FAA, EASA, and CAAC.
• Proven experience driving organizational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and quality management principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects within complex manufacturing or MRO environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar certification
• Proven leadership experience in multi-site aerospace manufacturing or MRO operations
• Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
• Experience implementing advanced inspection technologies, automation, or digital quality systems
• Experience developing and monitoring complex project budgets, resource needs, and timelines

• Sets Direction: Aligns people and decisions to Chromalloy's vision and delivers results through transparency and accountability.
• Business Leadership: Drives enterprise value through sound judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and customer focus.
• Leads with Courage: Communicates openly, addresses challenges directly, and fosters accountability.
• Acts Decisively: Makes informed decisions, empowers others, and drives continuous improvement.
• Builds Talent: Develops diverse, high-performing teams through trust, respect, and inclusion.
• Owns Results: Sets clear expectations, establishes standards, and delivers operational excellence.