Quality Manager - Aerospace - Farmingdale, NY

Are you a seasoned Quality Manager ready to take the lead in a high-impact role within the aerospace and defense industry? This is your opportunity to join a well-established, vertically integrated organization known for its precision engineering and strong partnerships with top-tier OEMs and government entities.

Client Details

My client is a recognized industry leader specializing in the design, manufacturing, and support of high-precision hydraulic and fuel system components for commercial aviation, military defense systems, and spaceflight programs. With over seven decades of operational excellence, they are trusted by major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for delivering mission-critical aerospace components that meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Description

As the Quality Manager, you will report directly to the Vice President of Quality and oversee all aspects of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) operations. You will lead a team of Quality Engineers and Inspectors in maintaining and enhancing the company's AS9100-compliant Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with FAA, EASA, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements.

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance & Quality Control teams (Inspectors, Quality Engineers).
• Maintain and improve the AS9100 QMS and ensure regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA, NADCAP).
• Oversee internal, external, and third-party audits (customer, regulatory, certification).
• Act as the primary liaison for quality-related matters with customers and suppliers.
• Manage non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes.
• Track and analyze quality KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement and champion quality methodologies such as FMEA, Six Sigma, SPC, PPAP, and MSA.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Profile

To be successful in as the Quality Manager, you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; minimum 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Deep understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations, and NADCAP processes.
• Experience with hydraulic, mechanical, or electromechanical components is highly desirable.
• Strong auditing experience and ability to work with both customers and regulatory agencies.
• Proven expertise with root cause analysis tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

Job Offer

On offer for the Quality Manager is:

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: Performance-based bonus structure
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and more
• Opportunity to work in a stable, growth-focused aerospace organization with a strong engineering legacy

Qualified applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours for next steps.

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