A confidential, well-established Aerospace and Medical Device manufacturing organization in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead its Quality function. This is a senior leadership role with direct visibility to executive leadership and significant impact on operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Pay: $120,000 - $165,000

Position Overview

The Quality Manager will have full ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and will serve as the Quality Management Representative, ensuring compliance with AS9100D and customer requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of AS9100D

• 10+ years of experience in an Aerospace Tier 1 manufacturing environment

• Proven experience acting as a Quality Management Representative

• Thorough understanding of GD&T

• Strong ability to interpret specifications, blueprints, and manufacturing plans

• Hands-on experience using inspection tools to verify product conformance

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent practical experience

• US Person required (US Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and ensure compliance of the QMS with AS9100D and customer requirements

• Represent the organization during internal, external, and customer audits

• Lead and develop a Quality team of 8–12, including Mechanical Inspection and CMM inspection

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CARs)

• Manage nonconformances and corrective action systems

• Oversee and maintain calibration control processes

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance quality and customer satisfaction

• Schedule and participate in Management Reviews

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Detail-oriented with a hands-on leadership style

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Schedule & Employment Details

• Full-time

• Monday–Friday

• On-site in Irvine, CA

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (DOE)

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

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