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Quality Engineer Manager, Aerospace

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United States of America , Huntsville

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The Aerospace Quality Engineer Manager support the QA activities of the Huntsville production team (Quality, Engineering, Production, and Operations). You will have direct oversight of QA Technicians and Quality Engineers and is focused on the continuous improvement of quality functions throughout the plant. Reporting directly to the Plant Quality Manager you will work on-site job at our Huntsville facility and will report directly to the Plant Quality Manager.

Job Responsibility:

  • Directly Manage a team of QC Technicians and Quality Engineers at the Huntsville plant, providing guidance on production expectations, coaching for success, and training team members in quality analysis tools and methods
  • Develop and implement proactive quality methodologies to transform us from reactionary to proactive, promoting continuous improvement activities aimed at reducing costs and meeting customer and our goals
  • Ensure the team meets audit, production, and PPG standards and procedures, maintaining companywide compliance with quality systems, including ISO9001 and AS9100 certifications, and oversees document control following these standards
  • Assist the Plant Quality Manager with root cause analysis of failed products, documents results, compile records, and support other quality-related investigations
  • Lead the implementation of quality systems in the aerospace manufacturing environment, serving as a leader in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and quality control plans, including implementing and tracking Process FMEAs
  • Investigate detailed production control issues related to processes, methods, standards, specifications, inspection, and testing equipment, and facilitates team member process improvement suggestions using problem-solving methods
  • Coordinate activities for the Non-Conformance Reporting System, Material Review Board, and Purchase Order (PO) contract review, while generating quality metrics to support departmental goals

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in quality (preferred), Engineering, Production/Operations Management, or a related field OR a total of nine (9) or more total years of hands-on QA experience may substitute for the college degree required
  • At least five (5) years' experience working in a Quality function within an Aerospace or other regulated industry required
  • At least one (1) years' experience as a supervisor, team lead, or other leadership role within a Quality or laboratory environment with management responsibilities for all employees required
  • Prior experience with Quality management systems required
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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