manager to, including CMMs, optical comparators, and other Job Description
Air Electro, Inc. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Lead to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the delivery of high-quality custom connector products in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will lead inspection activities, drive process compliance, and collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Sales to support customer requirements and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues, nonconformances, and supplier-related concerns.
- Work with the Quality managerto define inspection scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria in line with AS9100
- Work with suppliers to align inspection requirements, resolve non-conformances, and improve incoming material quality
- Lead non-conforming or suspect materials, segregate defective inventory, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)
- Promote a culture of accountability,quality ownership, and continuous improvement within the inspection team.
- Review and approve inspection reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procedural guidelines
- Liaise with other departments, suppliers, and customers to address quality issues and ensure standards are met
Qualifications
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in a Quality Inspection or Quality Assurance role, preferably within the aerospace industry.
- Fluent in AS9102B First Article Reports required. Is a plus
- Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality standards and aerospace inspection requirements.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
- Experience with inspection equipment, including CMMs, optical comparators, and other measurement tools.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including training, mentoring, and managing inspection personnel
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Experience using Microsoft BC.
- Must have advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Day Shift
Monday through Friday
- Start time: 7:30 AM
- End time: 4:00 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Aerospace/Interconnect: 7 years (Required)
- AS9102 First Article Report: 5 years (Required)
- Quality Lead: 5 years (Required)
- Quality Control: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
