Quality Systems & Compliance Manager

TEKsystems•Barrett Township, PA

1d•$65 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

A leading aerospace manufacturing facility is seeking a Quality Systems & Compliance Manager to oversee and strengthen site-wide quality operations. This role requires an experienced leader with a strong background in QMS ownership, AS9100 compliance, audit preparation, and hands-on quality governance within an aerospace or comparable automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record developing quality teams, partnering with customers and regulatory bodies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce COPQ and enhance product integrity. This is an on-site leadership role supporting a highly technical, fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
OR
Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Prior AS9100 quality management experience
Ability to collaborate across departments and align quality initiatives with business goals
Proven leadership experience with a focus on growth, coaching, and development
Ability to interpret system and contractual requirements into quality documentation
Strong analytical skills with expertise in root cause and preventive methodologies
Experience generating/reviewing/approving AS9102 FAI reports
Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T
Experience achieving or maintaining NADCAP accreditation (brazing, heat treat, paint, etc.)
Familiarity with SOW reviews, SCARs, Q‑Notes, STAMP, and Purchase Order Quality Requirements
Experience leading Six Sigma, Lean, or similar improvement initiatives
Work transfer experience

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and develop the quality organization to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and reward decisions.
Guide teams through operational changes and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure employees are properly trained, aligned with safety/environmental standards, and aware of organizational goals.
Maintain and enhance QMS documentation, including procedures, inspection criteria, and work instructions.
Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and track QMS effectiveness through metrics.
Serve as the primary point of contact during customer or regulatory audits and inspections.
Lead preparation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
Oversee compliance and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives.
Ensure program proposals and estimates reflect accurate quality requirements and planning.
Present department metrics, recovery plans, and quality performance updates as needed.
Manage customer escapes, lead root cause investigations, and support resolution of mission assurance-related concerns.
Conduct and lead root cause analysis using CORE, Lean, and other structured problem‑solving methods.
Implement corrective/preventive actions to improve product quality, throughput, and delivery performance.
Lead improvement projects focused on enhancing product quality and reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Develop and execute quality improvement plans aimed at reducing escapes and strengthening end-to-end process integrity.