Quality Manager
Location: Columbus, MS

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee our quality management processes in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will drive compliance with industry standards, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure the highest level of product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality management team, ensuring alignment with company goals and quality performance metrics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other industry/customer requirements.
• Oversee the creation and execution of inspection plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and internal standards.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Drive quality improvement initiatives, focusing on defect reduction, product reliability, and process optimization.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and non-conformance resolution.
• Implement and oversee statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and other quality tools.

Customer & Supplier Relations

• Act as the primary liaison for quality-related concerns, ensuring prompt resolution of issues and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to quality expectations and drive continuous improvements.

Auditing & Performance Monitoring

• Manage internal and external audits, customer inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), presenting insights and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.

Training & Development

• Provide ongoing quality training to employees, equipping teams with the necessary skills to uphold industry-leading standards.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 8-10 years of quality management experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a proven track record of leading teams and driving quality initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Certifications & Skills

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Expertise in AS9100, ISO 9001, and other aerospace quality standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in SPC, FMEA, RCA, CAPA, and quality management tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with aerospace-specific certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive quality performance improvements within complex manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to process excellence.
• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites or customer locations as needed.