AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions, Inc. is partnering with an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer to find a Senior Quality Manager. This role will provide overall leadership for the site’s Quality Management System, ensuring customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of the Quality Strategy based on AS9100 and AS9145 (Advanced Product Quality Planning), establishing a culture of zero defects
Drive continuous improvement and achieve top-tier customer performance ratings through effective implementation of QMS and internal business systems
Implement proactive accountability processes that promote prevention and control, ensuring strong daily performance and problem-solving around key KPIs
Develop and manage an organizational structure that supports strategic business objectives, including budget and resource planning for quality initiatives
Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements through robust internal audits, assessments, and corrective action systems
Oversee measurement and monitoring systems to improve site-level business and quality performance metrics
Lead Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) activities using AS9145 within the Product Development Process to ensure zero-defect transitions into production
Manage supplier quality performance across the lifecycle, ensuring purchased materials meet specifications and applicable regulations (experience with castings preferred)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related field) from an accredited institution
Minimum 10 years of quality experience within Aerospace & Defense; Automotive experience is a plus
Working knowledge of FAA Title 14 CFR 21 (FSDO) and Repair Station Title 14 CFR 145 (MIDO) requirements
Expert-level skills in Six Sigma, AS9145 APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, process control plans, and capability analysis
Hands-on experience with AS9100D QMS and customer-specific standards for Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, GE, Safran, and CFM
Proven leadership and team development skills, with the ability to integrate quality principles into daily production and long-term strategic initiatives
Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities with a bias for action and results
This position requires access to technical data and/or hardware controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. persons (citizen or lawful permanent resident)
Preferred
NADCAP experience (special processes such as Heat Treating, NDT, or EDM)
FAA DMIR certification or ARD 8130-3 Conformity authorization
Experience with EASA Mag-5 8130-3 Repair and Overhaul and CAAC CCAR-145 training
Experience with AS13100 QMS for Aero Engine Design and Production
ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Company
AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions, Inc.
AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions Specializes in Full Service Permanent Placement Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, and Organizational Design Consulting.