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Quality Manager

Onboard Systems

Vancouver, WA 98660

~ 23 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and contractual quality clauses.
Act as the subject matter expert for precision metrology tools (CMM, Keyence) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;).
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to interact with customers, auditors, and leadership.
Proven ability to lead and develop a small but high-impact team.
Build and maintain strong credibility and trust with aerospace OEM customers, auditors, and regulatory officials.
Champion for continuous improvement and optimization.
Prepare the organization for audits and lead audit responses, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
Lead internal audits and management reviews to ensure ongoing system effectiveness.
Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of products to include AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI).
Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, including AS9100 certification audits, customer audits, and regulatory assessments.
Drive continuous improvement of quality processes, procedures, documentation, and controls.
Deep working knowledge of aerospace quality principles and requirements.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts with quality planning, risk assessments, and validation activities.
Manage the company's Document Control Process and maintain documentation of quality procedures, processes, and compliance records.
Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams to embed quality into design, production, and supplier processes.
7-10+ years of experience in aerospace quality, with significant responsibility for AS9100-based quality systems.
Ensure the QMS is effective, scalable, and aligned with the company's growth and product roadmap.
Promote a proactive quality culture across the organization through training, mentorship, and leadership by example.
Lead investigations into quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, 8D, 5-Why's, RCCA).
Establish and track quality KPIs, trends, and performance metrics.
Administer and approve supplier audits.
Proven audit experience (internal, customer, and/or certification audits).
Use data-driven insights to drive corrective actions, reduce risk, and improve product consistency and customer satisfaction.
Experience working with major aerospace OEMs and their quality expectations.
Own and administer the company-wide Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer/regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA).
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, discipline, and compliance.
Support manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams with real-time quality guidance and issue resolution.