Quality Assurance Manager

Description

This role leads a team of quality engineers for aviation hardware and reports to the Rutland site quality leader.

You will coordinate work across business units, engineering and programs, and handle contact with military and commercial customers and regulators.

The job centres on delivering quality parts on schedule, so a solid grounding in machining, manufacturing and inspection is essential.

You will know best practice well, understand how your area connects to others, and have a working view of competitors and what sets them apart.

Responsibilities

• Own QA and QC for products, services and manufacturing processes, including manufacturing conformance, incoming goods, product inspection and witness points.
• Lead and develop a small to medium team of lead professionals and other staff, shaping area strategy, resource use and policy.
• Investigate quality escapes and drive robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection and CID implementation.
• Own the Operator Verification Plan and run periodic training to close gaps.
• Drive Measurement System Analysis as part of the quality management system.
• Continuously improve quality processes and policies, and coach staff in using them.
• Build and manage relationships with key customers, and manage interactions with military and commercial customers and regulators.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, explain sensitive issues, build consensus and lead larger projects with moderate risk.
• Assess internal and external business challenges, recommend best practice, and use data analysis and sound judgment on complex problems, drawing on several internal sources and a few external ones.
• Set priorities that meet business needs and customer satisfaction, keeping quality products on time.
• Lead analytical and design work using proven technologies and methods.
• Work alongside the Rutland team at every level.
• Work flexible hours, including any or varied shifts the business requires.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma or GED plus at least 10 years of quality and quality management experience.
• At least 5 years of quality and quality management experience.
• Desired: proficiency in advanced quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP.
• Desired: formal training in structured problem solving methods such as APPS, Kata or 8D.
• Desired: a record of analysing problems, finding root causes and delivering efficient fixes, with strong analytical skills.
• Desired: excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Desired: knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Desired: Six Sigma, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or a similar certification.
• Desired: experience in aerospace, automotive or other high-precision industries.
• Desired: familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or other relevant quality standards.
• Desired: humble, respectful, receptive, agile and eager to learn.
• Desired: transparent, sharing critical information, speaking with candour and contributing constructively.
• Desired: focused, quick to learn, strategic about priorities and committed.
• Desired: a strong leader who communicates well, makes decisions and works collaboratively.
• Desired: a problem solver who is analytical, challenges existing processes and thinks critically.

Conditions

The base salary range is $119,000.00 to $158,000.00 USD per year, depending on experience, education and work location.

The role is eligible for a performance bonus or variable incentive plan.

The posting is expected to close on Nov 25, 2026.

The role needs access to US export-controlled information, so you must prove US Person status as a US lawful permanent resident, a US citizen, or someone granted asylee or refugee status.

Only candidates legally authorised to work in the United States will be employed.

Any offer depends on passing a drug screen where applicable, and employees may face random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation assistance is provided.

The company may change, suspend or end its benefit plans at any time, and this document is not a contract of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a company Health Coach and HealthAhead programmes for physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• A 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program offering assessment, counselling and referral.
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid vacation and sick time.