Manager, Site Quality

Overview

Manager, Site Quality

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games, and more.

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The Site Quality Manager leads a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors to ensure products and processes meet internal and customer quality requirements. This role oversees inspection activities including receiving, in-process, final, and shipping inspections, and ensures compliance with company procedures and aerospace industry standards. As leader of the Quality Engineering function, the role drives continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, root cause investigations and corrective actions, and ensures that quality processes are clearly defined and documented.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement teams to proactively address quality issues, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain a culture of quality excellence.

Major Responsibilities

• Management and Leadership
  • Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
  • Foster a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous learning across the site.
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management for team members, including potential oversight of an Inspector Supervisor.
  • Participate in site leadership activities such as Gemba Walks and escalation management, occasionally leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Ensure effective use and integration of quality systems and tools, including ERP (Oracle-like), PLM (Agile-like), and inspection platforms (Net Inspect-like).
  • Monitor and report on key quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators to drive accountability and improvement.
• Quality Inspection and Quality Engineering
  • Oversees inspection activities across receiving, in-process, final, and shipping stages to ensure product conformance.
• Structured problem-solving and collaboration
  • Leads and supports structured problem-solving efforts using 8D and root cause analysis tools.
  • Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, and Program Management to proactively address quality issues.
  • Ensures adherence to AS9100 and FAA regulatory requirements through robust quality systems and documentation practices.
  • Supports internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up on corrective actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, and APQP methodologies.
• Strategy
  • Represents the Quality function in cross-departmental meetings to align on business strategies, priorities, and quality standards.

The salary or hourly wage range of $116,000- $195,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor Degree in a technical field;
• 8+ years of experience in quality or a related field
• 3+ years of managerial or leadership experience
• Aerospace industry experience or related experience in another field or other regulatory
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; read and interpret technical requirements of a quality system; strong leadership skills.

• Familiarity with engineering processes and deliverables, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and drive change…