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Aerospace & Defense - QC Manager - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton, Florida Permanent USD80,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This is a hands-on Quality Control Manager position responsible for leading daily inspection operations while actively participating on the shop floor. The role owns the execution of the Quality Management System, inspection processes, and overall product quality across incoming, in-process, and final stages. This is a player-coach position requiring both leadership and direct technical involvement.
  • Hands-on leadership role owning inspection, QMS execution, and quality KPIs
  • Lead hands-on inspections, CMM, and FAIR execution

About Our Client



Our client is a well-established manufacturer and global supplier supporting military, aerospace, and defense programs. They specialize in sourcing and delivering complex, legacy, and hard-to-find components, where quality, compliance, and traceability are critical.

Job Description



Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage QMS (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / AS9120)
  • Perform and oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections
  • Make real-time accept/reject decisions and document in ERP systems
  • Execute and approve First Article Inspections (FAIRs)
  • Program and operate CMM equipment
  • Manage calibration systems (M&TE) and audit readiness
  • Lead inspection team workload, performance, and accountability
  • Drive corrective and preventive actions (CARs)
  • Coordinate source inspections and external audits
  • Track and report key quality KPIs (defects, returns, on-time delivery)

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Ideal Candidate:

  • Mechanical Engineering degree
  • Background in aerospace, defense, or military manufacturing environments
  • Strong expertise in GD&T and blueprint interpretation
  • Hands-on experience with CMM and precision inspection tools
  • Experience with FAIRs, CoCs, and quality documentation
  • Proven leadership experience managing inspection teams
  • Detail-oriented, decisive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

What's on Offer



What's To Offer:

  • Stable, established company with long-term defense and aerospace programs
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on operations and quality performance
  • Opportunity to lead while staying technically hands-on
  • Medical benefits, LTD coverage, and 401(k) (eligibility-based)
  • PTO and sick leave offering
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7030220

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Boca Raton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-062026-7030220