Quality Manager

Overview

Join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in Tempe, AZ, specializing in advanced electronic, avionics, and battery power systems. This full-time, direct-hire position offers long-term stability, professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact in a growing manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team, including Quality Engineering, Test Engineering, Final Inspection, In-Process Inspection, and Receiving Inspection.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, safety, productivity, on-time delivery, and inventory reduction.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause corrective action (RCCA) initiatives.
• Oversee internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits, serving as the primary quality representative.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve processes, resolve quality concerns, and support new product development.
• Support FAA regulatory and product certification activities, including PMA, TSO, TC, and STC submissions.
• Review engineering documentation to ensure quality requirements are incorporated throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Implement Lean manufacturing practices, process improvements, value stream mapping, and workflow optimization.
• Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and accountability standards.
• Mentor, coach, and develop quality personnel while building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to maintain high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or another related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of Quality Assurance experience within aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Previous leadership experience managing and developing quality teams.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Quality Systems Lead Auditor experience.
• Strong understanding of FAA quality management system requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with RCCA, CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting customer, internal, and regulatory audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within aerospace electronics, avionics, battery manufacturing, or power distribution.
• Experience supporting FAA PMA, TSO, TC, and STC certification activities.
• Familiarity with software development, software code reviews, and test verification.
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement programs.
• Experience working directly with customers, FAA representatives, and other regulatory authorities.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.