Quality Manager - Sunnyvale, CA
2 days ago

Job description
Job Summary
The
Quality Manager
is responsible for leading and executing aerospace precision inspection and quality assurance activities across mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. This role ensures full compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and internal quality standards through the use of variable and attribute measurement techniques.
Responsibilities include first article inspection, in-process and final inspections, quality system oversight, and collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Perform
Receiving, In-Process, and Final Inspections
, including
First Article Inspections (FAI)
for new or revised products in accordance with customer and AS9100 requirements - Verify product conformance through visual inspection, testing, measurement, and analysis; document and record pass/fail results for management review
- Review, release, and monitor
work orders and job travelers
to ensure inspection requirements are complete, accurate, and aligned with drawings and specifications - Identify, manage, and resolve
non-conformances
, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) - Maintain and continuously improve the
Quality Management System (QMS)
in compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards - Interface with
vendors and customers
regarding inspection results, quality data, and corrective actions - Provide quality guidance during
design, engineering, and specification development
to optimize quality processes and inspection methods - Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are effectively flowed down to products and services
- Support manufacturing and quality planning activities to ensure seamless execution and on-time delivery
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; overtime and weekend work may be required as business needs dictate
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- Required experience
in an
aerospace CNC manufacturing environment
, including
AS9100
and
First Article Inspection - Preferred experience with CMM and portable arm inspection
, including working knowledge of
PC-DMIS and Verisurf - Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and process specifications
- Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments
and calibration practices - Solid understanding of
Quality Assurance and metrology principles
, with working knowledge of
NADCAP, ISO, and AS9100 standards - Familiarity with aerospace materials, products, and assigned commodity areas
- Experience using ERP systems
, preferably
JobBOSS
, and strong proficiency with
Microsoft Office Suite - Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree
in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent relevant work experience required - Master's degree
preferred - 5+ years of experience
in aerospace manufacturing
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