Quality Manager – Precision Manufacturing

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on Quality Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality Management System (QMS) in a precision machine shop serving aerospace, medical device, and industrial customers. The role combines shop‑floor involvement with strategic ownership of inspections, root‑cause analysis, audit readiness, and customer quality communication.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a QMS compliant with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Lead internal audits, maintain audit readiness, and manage document control, procedures and work instructions.
• Oversee incoming, in‑process and final inspections; create inspection plans, control plans and sampling methods.
• Ensure calibration and proper use of inspection equipment; support First Article Inspections and PPAP submissions.
• Lead root‑cause investigations (5 Whys, Fishbone) and own the CAPA process.
• Track quality trends, KPIs (PPM, scrap, rework, on‑time delivery) and drive systemic improvements.
• Serve as primary contact for customer audits and quality issues; collaborate with suppliers to raise quality performance.
• Supervise, mentor and train quality inspectors and technicians.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing a QMS in a machine‑shop or precision‑manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Hands‑on inspection experience with gauges and measurement tools.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and manage CAPA.
• Experience with customer audits and supplier quality programs is preferred.
• Leadership experience supervising small quality teams.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• AS9100
• Root‑cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
• CAPA management
• Inspection equipment operation and calibration
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• PPAP documentation
• Document control and procedure management
• KPI tracking and reporting

What we offer

• Work in a growing precision manufacturing environment.
• High‑impact leadership role with visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to build and improve quality systems.
• Competitive salary and strong career‑growth potential.