Aerospace, Brentwood, NY- Quality Manager

The Quality Manager (Aerospace) will oversee the quality program at a manufacturing facility in Brentwood, NY, ensuring product integrity, process improvements, and support for Operations and Supply Chain functions. Key responsibilities include managing corrective actions, vendor quality reviews, certification processes, and collaborating with customers and suppliers to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Client Details

The client is a global provider of highly engineered technology, systems, and services for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. With a focus on precision and reliability, the company designs and manufactures critical control components used in commercial and military aircraft, unmanned systems, ground vehicles, shipboard applications, and medical devices. Their core product lines include high-pressure pneumatic systems, landing gear solutions, actuation systems, and fluid control technologies, all of which meet stringent industry standards. Operating across multiple continents, the client maintains a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. This facility is located in Brentwood, NY.

Description

The Quality Manager (Aerospace) will:

• The Quality Manager (Aerospace) will lead the quality program, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements at the Brentwood, NY facility.
• Oversee corrective action systems (CARs, SIRs) and manage non-conforming actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain vendor quality review processes, partnering with suppliers to resolve issues and enhance performance.
• Ensure smooth certification preparation and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Support defense and commercial shipments by coordinating quality documentation and inspection processes.
• Achieve and maintain NDT Level certification to oversee weld and non-destructive testing inspections.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to ensure quality is integrated into processes.
• Partner with customers to resolve quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.
• Manage and develop the Quality Engineering and Inspection teams to improve overall quality performance.
• Build strong relationships with third-party and customer inspectors to facilitate product approvals.
• Streamline and simplify quality processes for efficiency while maintaining compliance and flexibility.
• Drive a culture of quality through Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and data-driven decision-making.

If interested, please apply through the link below. Qualified applucants will be contacted within 24-48 hours of submission.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive Quality Management Experience: Proven track record in quality leadership within aerospace, defense, or a similar highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of industry standards, compliance requirements, and certifications such as AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Ability to analyze root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership & Team Development: Experience managing and mentoring quality engineering and inspection teams to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) processes (preferred, not required), supplier quality management, and precision manufacturing techniques.
• Customer & Supplier Engagement: Strong communication skills to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party inspectors.
• Process Improvement Focus: Ability to streamline and simplify quality processes while maintaining compliance and flexibility.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Proficiency in using metrics and structured methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM) to drive operational excellence.

Job Offer

Our client will provide:

• Competitive Salary: $130,000 - $160,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Day-One Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package starting immediately upon hire.
• Half-Day Fridays: You will be out at 12:00 PM on Fridays

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