AMETEK

Quality Manager

AMETEK$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality management in aerospace manufacturing, preferably in a mid-sized, high-mix facility.
  • Proven leadership experience during organizational changes, with team development skills.
  • Strong understanding of QMS and industry standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in quality tools like Six Sigma and Lean.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams.
  • Experience in root cause analysis and the ability to teach corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams for optimal performance.
  • Develop and maintain quality management systems in compliance with industry standards.
  • Conduct audits and inspections to ensure adherence to AS9100 standards.
  • Analyze quality data and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Maintain quality documentation including procedures and inspection plans.
  • Support new product development processes with quality oversight.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages including holiday pay and paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for continued education.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
  • Dynamic work environment offering opportunities for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Quality Manager will lead the Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams in our aerospace manufacturing facility. This position will develop the team to ensure compliance with company, customer, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements. The Quality Manager will lead a team of quality professionals, implement quality management systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

How You Will Do It:
  • Lead and manage the Quality Engineering and Quality Inspection teams - coaching, mentoring, and managing the performance of the team to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
  • Maintain and develop AMETEK's quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with industry standards.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to AS9100 and other quality standards.
  • Analyze quality data and implement corrective actions to address non-conformances.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure needs are met, and expectations are satisfied.
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
  • Train and mentor quality team members on best practices and quality standards.
  • Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
  • Monitor and report on key quality metrics and performance indicators.
  • Support new product development and introduction processes.
  • Manage the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
  • Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.

What We Look For:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in quality management within the aerospace manufacturing industry, preferably at a mid-sized, high-mix, vertically integrated facility.
  • Proven experience leading teams through business changes. Coaching, mentoring, and motivating teams to persevere through adversity.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, 14 CFR part 21). Internal auditor training and certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated history of ownership, accountability, and team building.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes, and the ability to teach these tools to direct and indirect reports.

What's In It For You:
  • Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Additional benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with AMETEK contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement program to support your continued education.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
  • Exciting, fast-paced environment where you can make a meaningful impact.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all AMETEK business entities.


Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 120,000

Salary Maximum: 145,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

About AMETEK

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion. The company has more than 200 operating locations and a global workforce of over 19,000 employees. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
Learn more about AMETEK
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$31.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$872.4 million
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AMETEK

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Quality Manager jobs: