**SUMMARY** Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality requirements and standards for processes, materials, and manufacturing of products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate(s). **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** _include the following. Other duties may be assigned._ + Develops, applies, and maintains quality standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. + Develops quality inspection plans and quality metrics directly related to product quality and quality system (internal and external). + Possesses the ability to work and interface effectively with Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Suppliers, Customers, and Government Representatives. + Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer. + Leads the Material Review Board (MRB), which includes dispositioning non-conforming product, identifying proper containment, along with identification of root cause/corrective action to prevent recurrence. + Assists the department in the development and maintenance of the Company’s quality standards, process standards, and work instructions per AS9100. + Performs internal and external assessments of processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, AS9100 Standard, customer quality requirements, and FAA regulations. + Develops quality inspection plans (Quality Planning), working with the quality team for inspection and testing. + Leads interdisciplinary teams in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations + Designs and develops sampling procedures for evaluating and documenting, quality and reliability data. + Ability to support and/or lead teams to develop or drive improvements to existing supply chain. + Establishes processes and procedures to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment/facilities. + Possesses production operation knowledge and experience related to customer requirements, manufacturing, engineering and inspection. + Understands the nature of non-destructive test methods (liquid penetrant, x-ray, mag particle, etc.). + Possesses the knowledge and ability to support Nadcap and the special processing of material: anodize, passivation, plating, DFL, heat treat, welding, etc. + Performs other related duties as required and may be assigned. **QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS** _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ **ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE** + **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field. + **Work Experience:** Five (5) or more years aerospace applied experience and/or training in quality systems, ISO9001, AS9100 or FAA Parts 145 / 21 and DCMA experience. + Or two year degree plus equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, this position requires: + Excellent PC skills utilizing ERP systems (MAPICS/ INFOR), Microsoft Office Suite + Thorough understanding of AS9100 quality systems, FAA/EASA regulations, and Nadcap special processes. + Experience with PPAP/FAIRs and NPI/APQP is desirable. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. + Knowledge of configuration and data management. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with demonstrated presentation skills. + Must work well in a team environment and commit to driving continuous improvement. + Utilizes standard inspection and measuring equipment. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications. + SPC experience and skills (implementation and experience is a plus). + Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation. + Proficient in root cause/corrective action analysis and auditing methodology. + _This position must meet “US Person” Export Control Requirements as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 - “US Person_ means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1101) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b) .” Or a successful foreign person candidate must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations. **Pay Details:** $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance