Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to oversee our Quality Management System (QMS) and lead our quality team. The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement across processes, products, and culture. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Leadership to achieve company goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors to ensure accurate inspection and testing of products and processes.
• Manage day-to-day quality operations including inspection records, testing activities, and calibration of measurement tools and equipment.
• Monitor compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant customer and industry standards.
• Oversee Material Review Board (MRB) activities, evaluate nonconforming materials, and drive resolution through corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead root cause analysis for internal defects, supplier issues, and customer concerns; implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to improve processes and reduce quality risks.
• Track and report on quality performance metrics and trends, escalating critical findings to the Quality Director.
• Provide training and coaching to ensure technical competence and adherence to quality requirements.
• Support supplier quality management initiatives as assigned, including supplier corrective actions and improvement activities.
• Ensure quality documentation is maintained accurately and is complete for all customer shipments.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace or regulated industry standards.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies including SPC, FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and DMAIC.
• Experience leading audits, managing QMS documentation, and supporting supplier quality programs.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with precision machining, welding, and fabrication of complex, high-precision component parts, assemblies, and tooling for a variety of applications including defense, aerospace, aircraft systems, turbines, medical devices, and industrial processing.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a manufacturing, fabrication, and welding tooling shop. The engineering team has cubicles located off of a large, clean, indoor machine shop. Clients operate within the aviation and aerospace industries, focusing on the tooling and fabrication of parts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm Bay, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Palm Bay,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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.

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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.