Quality Manager

Results-driven Aerospace Quality Manager with local expertise specializing in aerospace electroplating, AS9100 Quality Management System deployment, and NADCAP compliance. Proven leader in high-demand processing services, driving Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), root cause analysis. In the San Fernando Valley, CA area, providing high-demand services for over 55 years.

ManagerResponsibilities

• Lead and improve quality systems (AS9100 deployment & NADCAP compliance).
• Supervise and mentor inspection teams in receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Oversee Magnetic Particle (MPI) & Dye Penetrant Inspections (DPI).
• Interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications for plating compliance.
• Manage non-conformances, NCRs, rejections, and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Collect and analyze quality and process data to identify defect trends and process improvements.
• Interface with internal teams and client quality leadership.
• Prepare for and support audits and accreditation maintenance.
• Use of tools to ensure customer specification: Outer Diameter (OD) Outside Micrometers, Snap Gauges, Bench Comparators. Inner Diameter (ID)Dial Bore Gauges, Inside Micrometers
• Read blueprints and specifications to inspect the quality of finished parts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace electroplating quality management.
• Hands-on with Hard Chrome, TDC, Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel plating processes.
• Proficiency in inspection, NDT (MPI & DPI), and measurement systems.
• Experienced with NADCAP audits; capable of AS9100 system implementation.
• Leadership experience mentoring inspection teams (5–10 inspectors).
• Strong technical documentation skills (NCRs, dispositions, procedures).
• Proficiency in Steel Core ERP and Power BI (or similar analytics tools).
• US Citizenship required (for compliance with aerospace client contracts).