Quality Assurance Manager

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager with a strong background in composite manufacturing to lead our quality function. This role is critical in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 standards
, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.

As a hands‑on leader, you will work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams, while mentoring a team of quality inspectors and technicians. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact within a dynamic, fast‑paced manufacturing environment
.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Lead, coach, and manage quality assurance and control staff.
• Oversee in‑process inspections, product verification, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and nonconformance management.
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection plans, and records.
• Manage internal/external audits, including ISO audits, customer audits, and supplier quality assessments.
• Track and report on quality metrics such as scrap rates, customer returns, and first‑pass yield; conduct root cause investigations and drive improvements.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Ensure compliance with material specifications, drawings, and process parameters specific to composites and radome products.
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) processes and oversee disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Support regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance as it relates to quality.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and proactive quality practices throughout the facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 systems, document control, auditing, and management reviews.
• Proven experience leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Skilled in using quality tools such as FMEA, RCA, 5-Why, Pareto, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience in composite manufacturing (fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin infusion, curing processes, etc.).
• Background in aerospace/defense components or radome products.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, or other defense/aerospace standards.
• Knowledge of NDT methods for composites.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in QMS software, ERP platforms, or statistical tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills:

quality assurance, management, manufacturing, iso, customer, compliance, aerospace