Quality Manager, Manufacturing
$120,000–$160,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Own incoming, in-process, and final inspection for the new manufacturing facility, including inspection plans and first-article inspection. Hold independent authority to stop work or hold product whenever quality requires it, regardless of schedule pressure. Lead nonconformance disposition and drive corrective action and root-cause closure on recurring defects. Establish and maintain the facility's calibration program and measurement system integrity. Build and maintain the QMS, document control, and inspection records for a new facility, with an eye toward AS9100/ISO 9001 readiness. Hire, deploy, and develop Quality Engineers and QA/Inspection Technicians as the team scales. Report quality performance, escapes, and risk to the Plant Manager and leadership. Requires 7+ years in quality roles within CNC machining or precision manufacturing, including experience standing up a quality function. Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on quality management experience.
- 7+ years in quality roles within CNC machining or precision manufacturing, including experience standing up or scaling a quality function.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
- Experience building or maintaining a QMS to AS9100 or ISO 9001 standards.
- Hands-on experience with CMM, optical comparators, or other precision inspection equipment.
- Direct experience supporting a new or growing CNC machine shop, including new part qualification.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and print interpretation for precision-machined parts.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or nuclear) is a plus.
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