Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Quality - Quality management

Job title

Manager, Quality

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Manager, Quality plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality aerospace products. This position is responsible for leading all site quality functions, ensuring full compliance with customer, regulatory, and Safran standards, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.
This role ensures that products meet all technical specifications, airworthiness requirements, and customer expectations, while strengthening quality culture and operational performance throughout the product lifecycle.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Quality Control, Manufacturing Quality, or Inspection roles
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in a production or quality environment
• Aerospace or regulated industry experience required

Knowledge/Skills
• Strong expertise in inspection techniques, product verification, and acceptance criteria - Expert
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (AS9100), drawings, and technical specifications - Expert
• Experience with MRB, nonconformance management, and disposition processes - Expert
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies - Advanced
• Strong understanding of measurement systems, calibration, and metrology - Advanced
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T - Expert
• Leadership and team management skills in a shop floor environment - Expert
• Data analysis and reporting (Excel, SPC, etc.) - Advanced
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - Advanced

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent preferred
• AS9100 internal or lead auditor certification is a plus

Candidate skills & requirements
• Lead all Quality functions including Production Quality Engineering, Incoming Inspection, In-Process Inspection, Final Inspection, and Shipping Release
• Ensure conformity of products to engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements prior to shipment
• Ensure product safety, airworthiness, and compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)
• Oversee inspection methods, control plans, First Article Inspection (FAI), and verification processes
• Ensure effective containment and segregation of nonconforming material and oversee MRB (Material Review Board) activities
• Drive rapid response to production quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Monitor and improve key Quality Control KPIs
• Ensure calibration and control of inspection, measuring, and test equipment
• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure process adherence and product conformity at all production stages
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes for nonconformances, audits, and customer returns
• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product development, industrialization, and production
• Supervise and standardize inspection practices, procedures, and documentation
• Support internal and external audits related to product conformity and inspection processes
• Interface with customers and regulatory authorities on product quality and acceptance matters
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process capability
• Develop and train inspection teams to ensure capability and consistency
• Drive deployment of Safran standards and operational excellence practices across site processes
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly quality performance reports
• Provide input to budgeting, resource planning, and strategic initiatives
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Other duties may be assigned

Annual salary

$102,431 - $128,039

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New Jersey

City (-ies)

1747 NJ-34 NJ 07727 Wall Township

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No