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What this role is
This role involves designing and implementing a unified quality management system across an aerospace manufacturer's multiple locations, with a focus on achieving AS9100 certification. It suits experienced compliance professionals who have led initial QMS implementations in regulated industries and want to build quality infrastructure from the ground up rather than maintain existing systems.
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Skills this role names
- Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Document Control
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Internal Auditing
- ISO 9001
- Root Cause Analysis
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aviation/Aerospace, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years quality/compliance experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing
- Led or played central role in organization achieving initial AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification
- Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D, ISO 9001, and core quality tools
- Ability to standardize processes across multiple locations or business units
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly between company sites
Nice to have
- Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100/ISO 9001) such as IRCA or Exemplar Global certification
- ASQ certification (CQA, CQE, or CQM)
- Experience building quality infrastructure in a startup or scaling company
- Familiarity with AS9145, NADCAP requirements, or export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
- Experience with QMS software/eQMS platforms and document control systems