** This is an On-Site role in a physical quality testing Laboratory setting **Salary Expectations:-140-160K base-15% bonus (10-20% range over 5 years)-3 weeks vacationKeys:-MUST have Aerospace Destructive Testing experience (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.)-100 employee facility with 1 direct report. This is really a "process" manager with very high customer and federal inspection authority interaction.-MUST be personable and have previous customer facing experience.Key Responsibilities:Provide overall leadership for the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with AS9100, Nadcap (applicable disciplines), customer, prime, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.Maintain and expand required accreditations, certifications, and customer approvals to support business growth and competitive positioning in the aerospace sector.Lead audit preparation and execution (internal, customer, regulatory, certification body, and Nadcap); oversee root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and timely resolution of non-conformances.Drive quality performance metrics, including improved First Time Right (FTR), reduced cost of poor quality, and implementation of KPIs aligned with business goals; apply risk-based thinking and structured improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA).Build and mentor quality teams to enhance awareness, accountability, technical skills, and compliance; ensure effective training, personnel certification (including relevant DT standards where applicable), and robust use of quality tools and systems.Collaborate with operations leadership and broader quality teams to align site performance with customer expectations, corporate standards, and industry objectives.Required Qualifications / Skills:Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).5+ years of progressive experience in special processes, DT, materials testing, or a closely related regulated aerospace environment.Proven hands-on experience in AS9100 and/or ISO/IEC 17025 environments; strong preference for Nadcap (AC7004 or relevant disciplines) knowledge and involvement.Demonstrated auditing expertise (internal, customer, regulatory).Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies (e.g., 8D).Ability to develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, procedures, and process controls.Solid project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel for data analysis/reporting, Word, PowerPoint).Effective collaborator with strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving regulatory/quality demands.