Quality Manager – Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Quality Manager – Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

A long‑standing aerospace/defense manufacturer in Anaheim is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the Quality department and maintain excellence across complex, tight‑tolerance gear and precision‑machined components.

This facility supports multiple industries — aerospace, defense, medical, commercial, oil & gas, power generation, and automotive — with extensive in‑house capabilities including turning, milling, EDM, ID/OD grinding, internal/external gear grinding, form grinding, hobbing, shaping, honing, and more.

The Quality Manager position reports to our General Manager and works closely with our production team to maintain quality throughout the shop.

Job Duties:

• Oversee Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality audits and technical discussions regarding certifications and tolerances
• Oversee a team of inspectors using various metrology equipment to verify complex geometries
• Perform inspection throughout the manufacturing process including first articles, final inspection and periodic shop verification
• Oversee MRB, Nonconformances, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Compile, review AS9102’s and cert packs
• Manage calibration system
• Collaborate with Buyer/Suppliers on outside processing; manage approved suppliers & ASL

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ manufacturing experience (e.g. CNC/manual lathe, EDM, CNC Mill, CNC Grind, deburr, heat treat etc.)
• 5+ years’ supervisory experience
• Gear experience preferred
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, & ISO9001
• Deep knowledge of GD&T
• Strong knowledge of metrology equipment such as CMM, calipers, micrometers (external, internal, depth), dial & travel indicators, height gauges, gauge blocks, thread gauges, optical comparators etc.
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers

Benefits

• Subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• PTO & Holiday pay

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal opportunity employer

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

*The salary range provided in this job posting may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, location, and the specific needs of the company. The stated range is not a guarantee of compensation, and the employer reserves the right to modify or change it at any time. Final compensation will be determined through discussions with the candidate and will be formalized in the offer letter.

*This position is posted on behalf of our client. Bright Talent is an HR consulting firm that partners with growing companies by integrating experienced recruiters directly into their hiring teams. We are not the employer of record — the company you'll be joining will be shared with qualified candidates as the process moves forward.