Quality Manager

Quality Manager The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the
company’s Quality Management System and ensuring products and processes meet
AS9100, customer, regulatory, and government contract requirements. This role
oversees quality assurance, audits, corrective actions, supplier quality,
inspection, and continuous improvement.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in
California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush
and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern
California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like
Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative
manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial
markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex
products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical
military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary Manage
and continuously improve the Quality Management System.

Ensure
compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, FAR/DFARS, and
applicable government contract requirements.

Lead
internal, customer, registrar, and government audits.

Manage
nonconformances, corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and quality
escapes.

Oversee
incoming, in-process, and final inspection.

Monitor
supplier quality and corrective actions.

Serve
as the primary quality contact for customers and government
representatives.

Track
quality metrics, including defects, scrap, rework, customer complaints,
and corrective actions.

Lead
and develop Quality personnel.

Partner
with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to
resolve quality issues.

Maintain
quality records, traceability, and compliance documentation.

Promote
a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Required

Skills and Qualifications Strong
leadership and team-management skills Excellent
problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills Strong
knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes Ability
to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer
requirements Strong
understanding of inspection and measurement processes Excellent
written and verbal communication Strong
analytical and decision-making skills Ability
to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong
attention to detail and documentation discipline Ability
to work effectively with customers, auditors, government representatives,
engineers, and production personnel Proficiency
with Microsoft Office and quality/ERP systems Ability
and willingness to make independent quality decisions, including placing
product on hold when requirements are not met Required Experience and Education Bachelor’s
degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or
equivalent experience.
7+
years of quality experience, preferably in aerospace.

Strong
knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001.Experience
with audits, corrective action, nonconformance management, and root-cause
analysis.

Government
contracting experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS preferred.

Experience
working with aerospace customers and/or government contractors preferred.

Experience in coordinating directly with the FAA is a plus

Base Compensation: USD
- Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled
11002 29th Ave W, Bldg C-19

Everett, Washington, 98204

United States