Location: Palm Bay, FL
Shift: 1st
Salary: $95,000–$112,000/year

We’re seeking a Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. In this role, you’ll manage a team of quality professionals, oversee inspection and testing processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to reduce risks and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS).

• Lead and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors to ensure accurate product and process inspections.
• Oversee daily quality operations, including inspection records, testing activities, and calibration of tools and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards.
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities and resolve nonconforming material issues through corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain QMS documentation.
• Drive root cause analysis for defects, supplier issues, and customer concerns; implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and reduce quality risks.
• Track and report quality performance metrics, escalating critical findings as needed.
• Provide training and coaching to maintain technical competence and adherence to quality requirements.
• Support supplier quality initiatives, including corrective actions and improvement programs.
• Ensure accurate and complete quality documentation for all customer shipments.

• Internal defect and scrap rate
• Corrective action cycle time
• Audit findings resolved on schedule
• Supplier quality performance metrics
• Customer return rate
• Accuracy of inspection records
• QMS documentation completeness

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or related field; ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in manufacturing quality, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace or regulated industry standards.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, DMAIC).
• Experience with audits, QMS documentation, and supplier quality programs.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software tools.

• Office and manufacturing floor environment; exposure to dust, temperature changes, and moderate noise.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Visual acuity 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected) and normal hearing required.