Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA. This is a direct hire opportunity for an experienced quality professional who will oversee and ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 standards and customer quality requirements across all departments.

This is a leadership role responsible for managing the Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory compliance, audits, and a team of quality inspectors to support product excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Interface with customers on all quality-related matters
- Oversee and enhance QMS policies/procedures to maintain all certifications
- Maintain AS9100 certifications and liaise with 3rd-party registrars
- Conduct internal audits and maintain audit documentation
- Lead corrective/preventive actions and verify their effectiveness
- Monitor and report on internal and external audit non-conformities
- Present management reviews of the QMS to senior leadership
- Lead problem-solving events and implement process improvements
- Develop and execute quality plans that ensure regulatory and customer compliance
- Act as the point of contact for regulatory and accrediting bodies
- Maintain all regulatory documentation and records
- Manage external audits (customer, government, and third-party)
- Ensure facility-wide adherence to QMS procedures and best practices
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate quality staff to align with performance goals
- Oversee inspection processes and risk mitigation activities
- Support the development and implementation of project management training programs

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in quality management (aerospace industry preferred)
- Strong understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems
- Familiarity with international and aerospace quality standards and implementation
- Experience with quality manufacturing systems, defect analysis, and process controls
- Skilled in developing and executing audits, CAPA systems, and QMS improvement initiatives
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions:

- Typical office environment with occasional presence in production areas
- May require occasional evening and weekend work

Ready to Apply?

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through this posting. For any questions or further information, feel free to contact Qualdoc Staffing at (757) 271-4108. We look forward to hearing from you!

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