Quality Manager

$115,000 - $155,000/Yr

Aero Turbine - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Stockton, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Manager at Aero Turbine Inc. is responsible for overseeing the quality function within the business unit, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements and corporate standards. This role involves managing quality activities, implementing policies, and striving for continuous improvement in repair and overhaul processes while maintaining product quality. The Quality Manager will also lead audits, manage relationships with regulatory bodies, and participate in strategic planning to enhance quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the business unit quality function through development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality activities to improve processes, procedures, methods, and materials used in repair and overhaul processes.
• Recognize and report flight/product safety concerns immediately.
• Conduct internal and external audits and manage supplier audits.
• Manage repair station manual, ISO certifications, and DCMA requirements.
• Develop and monitor business unit quality policies and procedures consistent with company objectives.
• Continuously monitor quality data for improvement opportunities.
• Lead the business unit quality audit and corrective action process.
• Interface with marketing, operations, and engineering to establish quality requirements.
• Monitor warranty procedures and ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years minimum work experience in Aviation preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA airworthiness certification requirements and ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• A&P License preferred or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $155,000 per year.