Astro Pak · 13 hours ago
Quality Manager
Downey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expAstro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems. They are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality Department in their Downey Cleanroom, ensuring the Quality Management System meets ISO9001/AS9100 standards while promoting a culture of excellence.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the location’s Management Representative for ISO9001/AS9100 compliance
Maintain the integrity of the QMS and ensure processes deliver their intended outputs
Report on performance metrics, risks, and opportunities for improvement to the Quality Director
Promote customer focus throughout the organization
Act as the primary liaison for external audits, customers, and regulatory bodies
Champion a culture that drives higher performance and exceeds customer expectations
Lead efforts to identify, control, and correct nonconformities
Provide guidance to reduce risk and prevent recurrence of issues
Oversee the corrective action system and partner with Process Owners to improve processes, documentation, and QMS effectiveness
Manage a team of Quality Inspectors, including goal setting and workflow optimization
Oversee the Internal Audit program to maintain compliance with AS9100 and QMS requirements
Ensure calibration, testing, and inspection programs are effective and up to date
Support compliance with contract, regulatory, and customer requirements
Prepare for and host customer and external audits
Lead, mentor, and develop Quality team members
Partner with HR and other departments to build strong training programs that reinforce quality awareness and company culture
Support performance evaluations and coaching for team growth
Follow all company safety policies and report unsafe conditions
Support compliance efforts related to U.S. Export Control Laws
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or 5+ years of related experience in Quality Assurance
Proven track record managing quality systems, teams, and process improvement initiatives
ISO 9001 experience required; AS9100D experience strongly preferred
Aerospace or service-based quality management experience is highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities; effective at all levels of the company
Able to handle confidential information, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and cGMP-style documentation
Legally able to comply with U.S. Export Control requirements
Ability to interpret complex documents and deliver clear, persuasive presentations
Skilled in statistical analysis (e.g., ANOVA, correlation, sampling theory)
Able to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw sound conclusions
Preferred
AS9100D experience strongly preferred
Aerospace or service-based quality management experience is highly desirable
Benefits
Highly employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Competitive retirement savings and 401k plans
Flexible spending
Family leave
Training
Paid time off
Company
Astro Pak
Astro Pak is a company that provides passivation and industrial cleaning services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-05Acquired
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