Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Company: RSA Engineered Products LLC

Primary

Location:

1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Workplace Type:
On-site

Employment Type:

Salaried | Full-Time

Function:
Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Summary: Penn Aero is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager at our Weldmac Manufacturing location in El Cajon, CA. Weldmac Manufacturing delivers complex formed and welded metal assemblies for aerospace, defense, space launch, and power-generation applications. Since 1968, Weldmac has combined heavy forming, CNC machining, advanced welding, and laser processing to solve large-scale fabrication challenges with repeatable precision.

About Penn Aero: Penn Aero is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners and specialized components for critical aerospace, defense, space, and advanced energy applications. We partner with customers to solve their most complex challenges, bringing technical depth and disciplined, agile execution when it matters most. Experience guides our growth—strengthening capabilities and expanding our global platform as markets evolve. To learn more about Penn Aero's capabilities and commitment to aerospace excellence, visit

Job Summary: Leads, coordinates and manages all aspects of QA department. Produces quality products to customer specification and ships customer orders on time, directing and administering quality assurance program designed by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

• Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Leads and coordinates daily activities and schedules in support of operational demand.
• Ensures that all employees in QA Department are trained to perform their job effectively.
• Directs the continuing review of the QA Program and formulates new or revised procedures to effect improvements and efficiency on a company-wide basis.
• Contacts customers and suppliers, when necessary to discuss specific quality problems.
• Develops QA plans or procedures that will ensure production of finished product that will meet quality specifications and standards.
• Uses cascade communication approach to inform others of unusual or anticipated problems.
• Holds daily communication meetings with employees to communicate team goals.
• Provides status updates on projects, production, and other status reports as needed.
• Prepares employee performance evaluations and conducts performance reviews. Outlines training plans and career prospects.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.
• Directs and coordinates the overall quality specifications and standards for raw materials, processes and finished products.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations.
• Reviews research on product defects and recommends modifications in products or quality standards where warranted.
• Manages & coordinates MRB & nonconforming products with various department leaders.
• Manages & coordinates nonconformances with outside suppliers.
• Manages & coordinates customer nonconformances.
• Monitors outside suppliers and maintains an approved source list.
• Manages & coordinates customers to schedules source inspection – where applicable.

This role is required to be on-site five days a week at the El Cajon, CA location.

Minimum

Education & Experience:

BS or BA degree from a 4‑year college or university, 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Working Knowledge or

Certifications:

• AS9100 & ISO 9001 compliance
• Corrective Action
• CMM
• Mechanical and Optical inspection methods
• Blueprints…