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Pursuit Aerospace · 1 day ago

Quality Manager

Prescott, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and customer service. The Quality Manager will lead and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with aerospace standards, ensuring product conformity and continuous improvement across various processes.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Ensure compliance with FAA, customer, and regulatory requirements

Own quality procedures, work instructions, and document control

Lead internal audits and support external audits (customer, registrar, regulatory, NADCAP)

Ensure controls are in place to maintain accreditations

Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities

Accurately read and interpret blueprints, technical sketches, drawings, configuration, and customer documents to meet job requirements

Ensure proper use and calibration of inspection equipment (CMM, hand tools, gages)

Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102

Support MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming product

Lead root cause analysis (RCCA) and corrective action responses (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)

Track and verify effectiveness of corrective actions

Reduce scrap, rework, and customer escapes through preventive actions

Serve as the primary quality contact for customers

Manage customer complaints, returns, and corrective action requests

Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and corrective actions

Establish, maintain, and solidify long-term relationships with customers

Train employees on quality requirements, procedures, and best practices

Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and “right-first time” manufacturing

Mentor inspectors and quality staff

Hold organized quality clinics for the manufacturing/production staff

Track and report key quality metrics (scrap, rework, escapes, audit findings)

Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to quality and efficiency

Support lean manufacturing and risk-based thinking initiatives

Qualification

AS9100ISO 9001Quality Management SystemPrecision machiningCMM programmingSix SigmaGD&TAuditor certificationAnalytical problem-solvingCustomer relationship managementLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, and aerospace customer requirements

Experience with precision machining, blueprints, GD&T, and inspection methods

Proven experience leading audits and corrective actions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis

Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities

High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with production and engineering teams

Organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities

Calm, professional approach when handling customer issues

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications