Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Manager ready to take ownership of Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement within a leading aerospace manufacturer? This is an opportunity to lead a diverse quality team, ensure compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, and customer requirements, and drive a culture of excellence across the organization and supply base.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager ensures compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) while promoting quality throughout the organization and supplier network. You’ll be responsible for addressing all quality-related issues, leading root cause investigations, and driving continuous improvement in support of aerospace and defense programs.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure compliance to internal QMS, customer, and regulatory requirements, as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Establish, review, and maintain internal and external quality metrics to measure operational performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using industry best practices (5 Whys, Six Sigma, FPY, etc.).
• Organize and facilitate internal and external quality audits.
• Provide quality training, guidance, and mentoring to employees and suppliers.
• Manage supplier quality, approvals, and supplier auditing.
• Participate in customer interactions regarding quality scorecards, audits, and issue resolution.
• Organize management review meetings and support process owners in identifying and mitigating QMS risks.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Director of Process Engineering and Quality
• Direct Reports: 13 quality professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Quality Manager or Quality Assurance leadership experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100 certification and Nadcap compliance.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and EMS frameworks, including creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Background in aerospace quality, gas turbine engines, or aerospace industry standards is an asset.
• Technical ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and inspection techniques.
• Strong leadership experience with direct reports, mentoring, and training.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and statistical/process capability tools.
• Solid understanding of Flight Safety, H&S, Environmental principles, and OEM requirements.

If you’re passionate about driving aerospace quality standards, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance across complex programs, we’d love to connect.