Quality Manager - Aerospace - Jaffrey, NH

International Permanent USD85,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control activities within a manufacturing operation supporting highly regulated industries. This position will drive compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve world-class quality performance.
  • Lead quality strategy in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Drive a zero-defect culture with strong leadership visibility and impact

About Our Client

Our client is a long-standing industry leader known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a commitment to manufacturing precision products that serve critical end markets. With a strong focus on employee development, operational excellence, and quality, the organization offers a stable environment with meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Job Description

  • Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements.
  • Manage internal, customer, and regulatory audits while ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
  • Oversee nonconformance investigations, MRB activities, and root cause corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to quality inspectors and technicians across all stages of production.
  • Champion continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and other quality methodologies.
  • Ensure accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and complete product traceability.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and improve performance.
  • Support supplier quality initiatives, including supplier evaluations and corrective action management.
  • Develop and present quality metrics and KPI reporting to leadership, driving data-based decision making.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • Demonstrated quality leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 (FAI), ISO 9001, NADCAP, and related quality standards.
  • Experience leading audits and working with regulatory requirements such as FAA and EASA.
  • Expertise in GD&T and advanced quality tools including RCCA, FMEA, SPC, APQP, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Experience utilizing ERP and Quality Management software systems.
  • Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Join a well-established manufacturer with a reputation for quality and innovation.
  • Play a critical leadership role with direct influence on operational and business performance.
  • Lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives in a highly technical environment.
  • Enjoy excellent benefits, including healthcare, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.
  • Be part of a collaborative culture that values employee development, safety, and long-term career.



Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110783

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110783
 

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