Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager

Job Description

The Quality Manager leads all quality assurance and control activities for a precision CNC machining operation. This role combines hands-on inspection, metrology expertise, and quality systems management with close collaboration across production, engineering, and planning teams. The Quality Manager ensures that quality standards are rigorously implemented and maintained on the shop floor, driving continuous improvement and resolving day-to-day quality challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall quality function for CNC metal machined products, ensuring consistent adherence to internal standards and customer requirements.
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and customer specifications to ensure all quality requirements are clearly understood and fully integrated into manufacturing processes.
• Act as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers to address and resolve quality complaints, coordinate audits, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Champion the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality-related policies, procedures, and work instructions across the organization.
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections on machined products using mechanical inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin and thread gages, and comparators, as well as CMM when applicable.
• Measure and validate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) results, ensuring accuracy and alignment with part drawings and specifications.
• Develop, review, and maintain inspection plans, routings, and quality checkpoints to ensure they accurately reflect current manufacturing processes.
• Utilize ERP to manage and maintain quality-related records, including inspection results, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and customer documentation.
• Ensure all quality data within ERP is accurate, up to date, and supports efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and oversee the inspection tool calibration program, ensuring all measurement equipment is calibrated, within tolerance, and compliant with internal and customer requirements.
• Ensure calibration records are accurately maintained and fully traceable within ERP, including gage status, calibration intervals, and certification documentation.
• Mentor and develop inspectors in practical problem-solving techniques, metrology best practices, and the effective use of quality tools.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and planning teams to solve day-to-day quality issues on the shop floor and improve process capability and repeatability.
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, process stability, and overall product quality.
• Apply expert knowledge of GD&T and relevant standards to interpret drawings and ensure products meet all dimensional and geometric specifications.

Essential Skills

• At least 8 years of experience inspecting CNC metal machined products, including measuring and validating CMM results.
• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or QC Manager within a CNC manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including the relevant Y14.5 standard.
• Strong ability to read and interpret detailed part drawings and technical blueprints.
• Hands-on proficiency with mechanical inspection tools such as CMM, micrometers, height gages, indicators, calipers, comparators, pin gages, and thread gages.
• Demonstrated experience in quality control and quality management within a precision machining context.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Solid metrology knowledge and practical experience with measuring instruments and techniques.
• CMM programming experience for inspection of machined components.
• Ability to use an ERP system to manage quality records, NCRs, and inspection documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address and resolve quality issues on the shop floor in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with internal teams, customers, and suppliers regarding quality matters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working within a highly regulated or standards-driven manufacturing environment.
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies focused on scrap reduction, process capability, and repeatability.
• Experience coordinating and supporting customer and supplier audits.
• Ability to mentor and train quality inspectors and production personnel in quality tools and best practices.
• Familiarity with maintaining comprehensive calibration programs and associated documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate and traceable quality records.

Why Work Here?

The company operates with a deep commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and pride in its products, reflecting a strong culture of accountability and excellence. As a veteran-owned and operated organization, it emphasizes integrity, reliability, and a mission-driven mindset. Team members work in a close-knit environment where quality is central to every decision, and contributions are highly visible and valued. The company stands firmly behind its products and provides an environment where skilled professionals can make a tangible impact on processes, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, climate-controlled machine shop, providing a comfortable and organized setting for precision work. The environment centers on CNC machining operations and uses advanced inspection technologies such as CMMs, mechanical measuring tools, and ERP for quality and production data management. The setting encourages close collaboration between quality, production, engineering, and planning, fostering a hands-on, team-oriented atmosphere focused on precision, repeatability, and continuous improvement.

This is a Permanent position based out of Gallatin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Full family medical coverage available, employee premium paid 100% by employer. (Eligible after 60 days) Educational assistance, training, and professional development. (Granted at the discretion of executive personnel) 401k with match. (Eligible after one year) Vacation Pay (Eligible after 6 months) Paid Holidays (Six designated holidays per year) PaychexTM benefits (Eligible after 60 days) Employee discount

This is a fully onsite position in Gallatin,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.