Quality Manager Position Type: Direct HirePosition Location: McIntosh, ALPosition Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 (Depending on Experience) + BonusResponsibilities: Driving a Zero-Defect Culture and leading quality strategy for the Advanced Materials (ADMAT) DivisionManaging laboratory operations (A&QC labs)Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and AS quality standardsLeading internal, customer, and 3rd-party auditsLead initiatives to ensure zero-defect manufacturing performance.Promote and strengthen a continuous improvement culture across the site.Build strong customer partnerships and support customer complaint resolution.Quality Management System (QMS)Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System.Ensure site-wide compliance with ISO 9001 and AS standards.Oversee site quality documentation and perform annual management reviews.Laboratory & Technical OversightManage A&QC lab operations and ensure testing accuracy and safety.Provide statistical analysis guidance, including SPC/SQC and materials statistical equivalency.Support aerospace-related product qualifications.Audit & Compliance LeadershipLead: Internal audits, customer audits, and third‑party certification auditsEnsure timely closure of audit findings.Quality Issue ResolutionInvestigate internal and external quality incidents, often with incomplete data.Drive timely resolution of customer complaints.Serve on the Material Review Board (MRB).Team Leadership: Manage, develop, and mentor chemists and quality team members.Oversee staffing, talent management, and professional development.Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field); Higher education is a plus5+ years of relevant experience in a quality management backgroundExperience working with a QMS systemAnalytical chemistryLaboratory operationsISO 9001Statistical tools (SPC/SQC)Lean or Six Sigma certifications are preferredBenefits: Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)401K+ MatchingPTOBonuses