Quality Manager

Quality Manager

The Quality Manager leads the quality assurance function within a precision manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards while driving continuous improvement in product quality and processes. This role oversees the quality team, manages daily QA operations, and collaborates closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to meet stringent aerospace and machining requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality team and oversee daily quality assurance operations in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Maintain and improve AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management system compliance, including procedures, documentation, and records.
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and first article inspections to verify compliance with aerospace and customer requirements.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions by performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Review and interpret blueprints, aerospace drawings, and customer specifications, including GD&T and SPC requirements.
• Establish and monitor inspection methods, measurement techniques, and quality checkpoints using precision measuring tools.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure process capability.
• Support supplier quality activities, including evaluation of supplier performance and coordination of corrective actions.
• Use statistical process control (SPC) to monitor process performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure product quality meets customer expectations and support on-time delivery by proactively addressing quality risks.
• Communicate quality performance, issues, and improvement actions across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the quality team and across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in quality management within an aerospace, precision machining, or machine shop environment.
• Hands-on experience managing a quality team and daily QA operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems, including compliance, audits, and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead corrective actions, audits, inspections, and first article inspections.
• Advanced blueprint reading skills with a strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace drawings/specifications.
• Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC) and using data to monitor and improve process performance.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong inspection skills and familiarity with precision measuring tools and inspection methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Effective leadership, communication, and cross-department collaboration skills to drive quality initiatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing or precision machining environments.
• Experience with supplier quality management and evaluating supplier performance.
• Knowledge of machine shop operations and processes relevant to precision manufacturing.
• Experience conducting first article inspections in accordance with aerospace or customer requirements.
• Comfort using quality tools and techniques to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing organization that values robust quality systems, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The environment encourages proactive problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and professional growth in aerospace and precision machining quality. You will have the opportunity to influence processes, lead a dedicated quality team, and contribute directly to delivering highly reliable products to demanding customers.

Work Environment

This role operates in a precision manufacturing and machine shop environment that supports aerospace and high-specification products. You will work closely with production floors, engineering teams, and supplier partners, frequently interacting with machining operations, inspection areas, and quality labs. The position involves regular use of precision measuring tools, inspection equipment, and quality management systems aligned with AS9000 and ISO 9001 standards. The work setting is fast-paced and highly technical, requiring close attention to detail, adherence to documented procedures, and consistent communication across departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Coral Springs, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Coral Springs, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2026.