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Ametek

Quality Manager

Goleta, CA · On-site

... contractual, aerospace, regulatory, and company quality requirements. * Develop, monitor, analyze ... Review and approve quality-related ECOs and support engineering changes, new product introductions ...

KBR

GNC Engineer - Remote

$133K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced ... contractual designation.Additionalcompensation may be in the form of sign on bonus ...

Omitron-Inc

Flight Dynamics Engineer

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline. Master ... Due to contractual regulations, you must be a US citizen. Do you meet this requirement?* Yes No Do ...

RAVN Aerospace

Pilot (PT)

Houston, TX · On-site

... aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat or high maneuver training for ... Ability to comply with company procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal ...

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KBR, Inc.

GNC Engineer - Remote

$133K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced ... contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation ...

SAIC

Space Vehicle and Payload Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

... contractual documentation for sustainment contracts. • Support the development and future ... Qualifications This is you: • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Engineering specialty ...

KBR

GNC Engineer - Hybrid (TS/SCI Clearance)

$133K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced ... contractual designation.Additionalcompensation may be in the form of sign on bonus ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

Reliability Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

Reliability Engineer Full Time 40 hours/Week Duration: 12 months and flexible to extend further ... aerospace industry standards (e.g., SAE, MIL-STD, AS9100 etc.), contractual deliverables ...

KBR, Inc.

GNC Engineer - Hybrid (TS/SCI Clearance)

$133K - $200K/yr

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced ... contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation ...

Firehawk Aerospace Inc

Program Quality Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

$69K - $90K/yr

Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 and aerospace and defense customer requirements * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, industry and military specifications, and contractual requirements

Accurus Aerospace Corporation

CMM Programmer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

Accurus Aerospace Wichita, 4011 E 31st Street South, Wichita, Kansas, United States of America ... Completes First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements * Continually ...

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AspectContractual Aerospace ProgrammerAerospace Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in aerospace, computer science, or related fields; certifications in programming and aerospace standardsRequires a degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, or software engineering; often holds certifications in software development and aerospace safety standards
Work EnvironmentContract-based projects, often freelance or temporary roles, working on specific aerospace software tasksFull-time employment within aerospace companies or defense contractors, involved in software design, testing, and integration
Industry UsageCommonly hired for specialized, short-term projects in aerospace firms or government agenciesEmployed for ongoing software development and maintenance in aerospace organizations

In summary, a Contractual Aerospace Programmer typically works on short-term, project-based tasks requiring specific programming skills, while an Aerospace Software Engineer is usually a full-time professional involved in the continuous development and maintenance of aerospace software systems.

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Quality Manager

Ametek

Goleta, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

AMETEK rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

The Quality Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes, personnel, and systems for PDT. The role leads the AS9100-certified Quality Management System, supports compliance and audit readiness, oversees inspection, calibration, nonconformance, MRB, FAI, and source-inspection activities, and drives continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and quality performance across the organization.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality Management System (QMS):
  • Lead and maintain compliance to the AS9100-certified Quality Management System, ensuring continuous improvement of quality policies, procedures, process controls, document control, CAPA, risk management, training, audits, and nonconformance management.
  • Serve as the site Management Representative and lead certification, customer, regulatory, and internal audits while ensuring compliance with customer, contractual, aerospace, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
  • Develop, monitor, analyze, and report key quality performance indicators including First Pass Yield, Cost of Poor Quality, defect rates, nonconformance trends, supplier performance, customer escapes, audit findings, and corrective action effectiveness to drive data-based decision making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, cost, delivery, risk reduction, and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality inspections, final verification, validation, product release activities, Certificates of Conformance, and calibration systems to ensure product conformity and compliance.
  • Conduct and approve First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and product qualification requirements.
  • Review and approve quality-related ECOs and support engineering changes, new product introductions (NPI), production readiness reviews, and manufacturing process controls to ensure quality requirements are effectively implemented.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Personnel Management:
  • Lead, coach, and develop Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel to achieve quality objectives and support business needs.
  • Establish team priorities, manage performance and workforce development, and promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality ownership.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure effective quality planning and execution.

Customer Quality:
  • Serve as the primary customer interface for quality-related matters, including audits, source inspections, corrective actions, complaints, and quality escapes.
  • Ensure customer quality requirements are reviewed, communicated, and effectively deployed throughout the organization.
  • Support new product introduction, engineering changes, product qualification, First Article Inspection (AS9102), production readiness reviews, and product release activities.

Supplier and Customer Quality:
  • Partner with Supply Chain to develop, monitor, and improve supplier quality performance through qualification, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure supplier quality requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and achieved.
  • Oversee incoming inspection activities, supplier nonconformance management, and supplier performance metrics to minimize risk and support operational objectives.
  • Ensure quality requirements are reviewed during contract review and effectively deployed throughout the organization.

POSITION CRITERIA:
Candidate must demonstrate practical quality leadership in a regulated technical manufacturing environment, strong working knowledge of aerospace quality systems, and the ability to balance strategic QMS leadership with day-to-day QA/QC execution.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of quality experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience, including experience leading and developing personnel.
  • Experience maintaining certified Quality Management Systems.
  • Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

Work Conditions include:
  • Required to work with hazardous chemicals
  • May be exposed to environment with loud noise and extreme temperatures.

Tools Used:
  • UniPoint Quality Management System, including CAPA Management, Nonconformance Management, Audit Management, Training Management, Document Control, Supplier Quality Management, and Quality Metrics Reporting.
  • Oracle ERP System, including manufacturing records, material traceability, inventory management, supplier performance monitoring, work order management, and operational reporting.
  • Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Visio; Power BI and statistical analysis tools preferred.
  • Inspection and measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, surface plate equipment, functional test equipment, CMM reports, and inspection systems.

BENEFITS:
  • Competitive compensation and holiday pay.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plans.
  • Generous paid time off per year

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Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 125,000
Salary Maximum: 160,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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