Quality Assurance Manager
7 days ago
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - Aerospace
Location: Mississauga ON, CA
Reports to: President
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven
Quality Assurance (QA) Manager
to lead our Quality Management System (QMS) and quality team within the demanding aerospace industry. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record of driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maximizing profitability through exceptional quality performance.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance
- Serve as the management representative for the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring its effectiveness, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Manage NADCAP and AS9100 Compliance
,
- Ensure absolute compliance with all customer, regulatory (e.g., FAA, EASA), and industry standards.
- Lead RCA for NCR and Corrective Action activities across all departments to eliminate recurring quality issues.
- Manage and monitor all Calibration and QA PM activities and records to ensure the accuracy and reliability of inspection and measurement equipment.
Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Review, revise, and implement strategic QA objectives aligned with business goals to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
- Drive organizational change and improvements in overall performance, process efficiency, and product quality.
Technical & Process Oversight
- Provide expert QA oversight and technical guidance for specialized aerospace processes, including
Chemical Processing, Paint, and Welding
. - Document Inspection results for full FAI submittal
- Ability to effectively use and train QA team in use of standard measuring tools.
- Oversee the effective handling of non-conforming material (MRB) and ensure robust material traceability throughout the manufacturing cycle.
- Experience with Incoming
Receiving Inspection
, In-Process and Final Inspection and reports. - Generate and analyze comprehensive scrap and rework reports, translating data into actionable strategies for cost and waste reduction.
Reporting & Team Management
- Develop, implement, and track key
QA measurables
(KPIs) such as First Pass Yield (FPY), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and audit compliance, reporting performance to senior leadership. - Manage the
hiring, training, and professional development
for all QA team members, fostering a high-performing and quality-focused culture. - Mentor and coach QA personnel in quality tools, problem-solving methodologies, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Education:
4+ years of relevant university-level education in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. - Experience:
Minimum of
5 years of progressive experience
in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a management role within the
aerospace industry
. - Certifications:
Proven, demonstrable
experience with NADCAP and AS9100
. - Technical Expertise:
Strong working knowledge and experience overseeing quality in aerospace
Chem Processing, Welding, and Paint
. - Leadership:
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cultural change and interact effectively with customers, regulatory bodies, and all internal levels of management. - Analytical Skills:
Proficient in statistical process control (SPC), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and other data-driven quality tools.
This is a critical, high-impact role requiring a blend of technical mastery, strategic business acumen, and exceptional leadership skills.
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