Program Quality Manager — Aerospace & Defense Program Quality Stockton, CA

You're ready to own it at the program level — not just inspect parts, but shape how quality runs across entire programs. This is a role where you lead Quality Engineers and Inspectors, drive continual improvement, and sit at the Program Management table. $120k–$155k base + bonus. Fully onsite. Stockton, California. U.S. Person status required (ITAR); no security clearance needed.

Founded more than 60 years ago and based in Stockton, California, we are a mid‑tier aerospace and defense manufacturer building flight‑critical structures, assemblies, and precision hardware for launch vehicles, satellites, and defense platforms. Much of the hardware we produce has flown on our customers' platforms for decades, making us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region. Our Quality organization sits at the center of every program we deliver.

Base salary $120k–$140k+

Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays

Fully onsite in Stockton — the role is embedded with program teams and hands‑on by nature

Program‑level ownership of quality: you lead across multiple programs, not one narrow slice

Long‑standing customer platforms and a stable, multi‑decade program base

• Provide quality oversight for engineers and inspectors embedded within Program Management teams, keeping quality objectives aligned across multiple aerospace and defense programs.
• Manage and coordinate quality activities across multiple dedicated program teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
• Provide staff‑level Quality Engineering oversight for Quality Engineers carrying technical and programmatic responsibilities.
• Mentor and train Quality Engineers and Inspectors, guiding their professional and career development.
• Champion a Continual Improvement Culture (CIC) and drive processes that reduce cycle time and cost.
• Advise and support the Director of Quality Assurance on performance activities, recruiting, budgeting, and third‑party audits.

• Experience in Quality or Manufacturing environment, with prior supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred; other regulated industries considered.
• Manager level; strong senior or lead quality candidates ready to step up considered.

• AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Supplier and third‑party audits.
• Mentoring or leading Quality Engineers and Inspectors.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.