Quality Assurance Manager (Aerospace)
$80,000–$110,000 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Maintain and expand scope of all accreditations, certifications, and approvals including Prime customer and regulatory requirements. Lead and manage all internal, regulatory, customer, accreditation, and certification audits while ensuring continuous audit readiness. Manage audit NCRs, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and response management. Oversee execution of method audits, system audits, and proficiency testing per defined schedules. Develop, implement, and maintain site QMS policies, procedures, work instructions, and forms. Drive implementation and continuous improvement of the QMS across all site functions to reduce cost of poor quality and improve first-time-right performance. Lead quality investigations and cross-functional issue resolution activities. Manage prioritization and execution of quality-related activities across competing operational demands. Support coordination and communication between quality, operations, and external stakeholders related to compliance and audit activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a scientific or engineering discipline
- 5+ years of progressive experience in materials testing, aerospace manufacturing, or a regulated technical environment
- Demonstrated experience leading and operating ISO/IEC 17025 and/or AS9100-certified quality systems
- Nadcap-accredited materials testing experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including leadership of structured root cause investigations and implementation of effective, sustainable corrective actions
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment while maintaining focus on risk, compliance, and delivery commitments
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory and technical requirements to cross-functional teams, leadership, customers, and accreditation bodies
- Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve regulatory compliance, operational performance, and business objectives
- Maintain current knowledge of internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry requirements, demonstrating ongoing professional development in aerospace quality and testing disciplines
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading and operating ISO/IEC 17025 and/or AS9100-certified quality systems; Nadcap-accredited materials testing experience strongly preferred
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