Quality Manager

Averro Inc
  • Kent, WA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package; details provided upon interview

    ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    We are seeking a Quality Manager for an aerospace metal-finishing company which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in quality systems management, audit operations, and team leadership looking to further their career in aerospace manufacturing excellence.

    • Maintain and manage QMS approvals (AS9100, Nadcap, FAA Repair Station, OEM) through audit scheduling, findings management, and compliance oversight
    • Lead and develop quality team of 6-8 employees; conduct performance reviews, training, and technical mentorship
    • Serve as primary liaison between operations, sales, and quality; manage 20-50+ audits annually and address high-level quality issues
    • Oversee FAA Repair Station compliance as Responsible Manager
    • Drive QMS performance improvements through metrics monitoring, document control, calibration management, and continuous improvement

    ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

    • 7+ years aerospace quality management experience with minimum 3+ years leading a quality team; Bachelors degree or quality-related certification preferred
    • Working knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, and FAR Part 145; demonstrated QMS design and audit experience; proficiency with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine preferred)
    • Strong understanding of quality problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D); Excel and MS Office proficiency; capacity to obtain Lead Auditor certification

    BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

    • FAA Repairman Certification
    • Internal or Lead Auditor training certification
    • Surface finishing industry experience (paint, chemical, shot peening)
    • NADCAP specialty audit experience
    • AC7108 and aerospace finishing specifications knowledge

    WHY AVERRO?

    Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, were here to propel your career forward.

    Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKent, WA

    Skills

    • 8Dunmatched
    • AS 9100unmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Document Controlunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Improvement Metricsunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Operational Auditunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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