Job Summary

We are seeking a Quality Control Manager/Aerospace for a direct hire opportunity in Pacoima, CA. This management-level role supports quality engineering and quality control activities within an aerospace and precision manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on compliance, root cause analysis, corrective action, nonconforming material, audits, and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet demanding aerospace standards. The role offers the chance to contribute to a stable, high-performance manufacturing environment where teamwork, accountability, process improvement, and strong leadership are valued.

Key Responsibilities

- Support quality engineering and quality control activities within an aerospace and precision manufacturing operation.
- Lead or participate in root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities.
- Support MRB processes, nonconforming material review, internal and external audits, and Quality Management System requirements.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and manufacturing documentation for quality compliance.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process performance.
- Support customer and supplier quality issues, First Article requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $85,000 to $120,000 per year.
- Location: Pacoima, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support aerospace quality engineering activities, including compliance, inspection planning, and production quality support.
- Lead corrective action, preventive action, and root cause analysis initiatives.
- Support MRB, nonconforming material, audits, and Quality Management System requirements.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to review drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.

- Experience in quality control, quality engineering, or quality management within aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, or a closely related environment.
- Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action, preventive action, and nonconforming material processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience supporting audits, Quality Management System requirements, customer quality concerns, and supplier quality issues.
- Knowledge of First Article requirements and aerospace quality expectations.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior management or lead-level experience in an aerospace manufacturing quality environment.
- Experience working with MRB activities, supplier quality, customer audits, and continuous improvement projects.
- Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, precision machining, fabricated components, or regulated manufacturing environments.

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