Overview:
Rearden Manufacturing is seeking an experienced and systems-oriented Quality Manager to lead our Quality Department and drive company-wide quality initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing inspection personnel, developing and maintaining robust quality systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards—including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
The Quality Manager is a key leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), with authority over quality engineering, inspection activities, and audit preparedness. You will lead the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), document control protocols, audit readiness and training programs. Your ability to guide the organization toward quality excellence will be critical to supporting production goals and future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the company’s quality management system (QMS) and lead efforts to maintain and achieve ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications
- Supervise and develop quality personnel, including Quality Engineers and inspectors
- Lead internal and external audits, maintain documentation, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Leadership to ensure product and process conformity
- Oversee first article inspections (FAI), incoming and in-process inspections, and final inspection processes
- Drive root cause investigations and facilitate structured problem-solving efforts (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Review and approve inspection plans and measurement strategies, ensuring alignment with drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications
- Track quality KPIs and provide regular reporting to leadership on performance trends, risks, and improvement initiatives
- Manage the calibration system, ensuring all physical inspection equipment is tracked, calibrated on schedule, and fully audit-ready.
- Train production and administrative staff on quality procedures, standards, and documentation practices
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of the business from a quality and compliance perspective
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience in quality control, inspection, or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
- At least 2–3 years of leadership experience managing a quality team
- Experience maintaining and/or achieving ISO 9001 certification required; AS9100 experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of GD&T, metrology, SPC, and document control practices
- Comfortable leading audits and interfacing with customers and certifying bodies
- Working knowledge of industry standards and quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, etc.)
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred
- ASQ certification (CQE, CQA) or similar credentials are a plus
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to interpret complex technical data and customer requirements
- Skilled in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation
- Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Comfortable representing the quality function in high-level decision-making
Job Type:
- Full-time
- Expected Hours: 36–44 per week
- Salary: $70,000 – $109,000/year, depending on experience and certifications
Benefits:
- 3 weeks paid time off
- 1 week sick
- 10 paid holidays
- Health and dental insurance
- 401k plan
- Every other Friday off
9-Day Payroll Schedule:
- Week 1: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:45pm, Friday 8:00am–4:45pm
- Week 2: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:45pm, Friday Off
Pay: $70,000.00 - $109,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
