Plant Quality Manager - Aerospace Transparencies
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Plant Quality Manager – Aerospace Transparencies
Huntsville, AL – On‑site role reporting to the Senior Global Quality Manager – Transparencies. Responsible for leading the Quality function for the Aerospace Transparencies manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, EASA Part 21, and corporate standards, and driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.
Responsibilities- Own and maintain site QMS, ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, corporate standards, lead certifications and audit activities.
- Ensure FAA/EASA Part 21 compliance; conduct internal and customer/regulatory audits with timely CAPA closure.
- Implement AS9145 (APQP/PPAP) for aerospace programs, including process validation, deliverables and risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide quality leadership for new product introductions and process changes; oversee nonconformance investigations and MRB activities.
- Conduct FMEA risk assessments, root cause analysis, and implement preventive controls to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor quality KPIs, drive data‑driven improvements, and implement Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and variation.
- Lead and mentor quality team members while providing daily support to Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain for process control and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline.
- Ten (10) or more years of experience in a Quality role within aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA Part 21, and EASA Part 21 regulatory standards.
- Strong background in auditing, CAPA/RCCA, MRB, and cross‑functional root cause problem solving.
- Proficiency with aerospace quality tools: APQP, SPC, FMEA, control plans, inspection techniques (NDT, CMM), and statistical software (e.g., Minitab/JMP).
- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, AS9100/ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CMQ/OE or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Experience with ERP/QMS systems (e.g., QAD, ETQ Reliance) preferred.
- U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylum seekers or refugees only eligible to apply.
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