Quality Lead – Composite Manufacturing

Job Description

The Quality Lead is responsible for performing quality operations in a composite manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards & customer requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the Quality Management System, part compliance to customer specifications & completing dimensional inspections including FAI’s.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily quality operations, inspections & audits to ensure compliance with AS9100 & Nadcap standards.
• Provide technical guidance for manufacturing, engineering & purchasing.
• Review & approve manufacturing instructions & process documentation.
• Interface with customers, suppliers & auditors regarding quality requirements.
• Monitor calibration, inspection records & internal audit processes.

Knowledge / Skills Required

• Composite fabrication & process specification understanding.
• Proficiency with PCMM-Arm, laser tracker & dimensional inspection tools.
• Familiarity with quality system documentation, calibration, internal audits & supplier control.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

Program Experience

• Spatial Analyzer, Catia V5, Net Inspect, Ideagen (Inspection Xpert), iTools.
• ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions preferred).
• MS Office Suite.

Industry Standard Proficiency

• AS9100
• Nadcap Composites
• Nadcap Chemical Processing
• Aircraft manufacturers process & material specifications
• ITAR

Preferred Experience

• 5 years in composite manufacturing quality.
• 3 years inspection experience.

US Citizenship or US Person Status required to apply.  This is a full time hourly position with a benefit package including health, dental, vision & life insurance; 401K; paid vacation & sick leave.