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Quality Manager

As our Quality Manager, can you picture yourself guiding teams to meet the highest industry standards and exact specifications for our fighter jets, satellites, and advanced defense systems?

You won’t just oversee compliance as our Quality Manager, you'll help shape a quality culture where processes are lean, results are measurable, and every part we produce reflects our promise: Always Deliver a Quality Product on Time.

At Orizon Aerostructures, as our Quality Manager, you’ll work closely with Engineering, Production, and leadership to drive quality initiatives, support audits, improve processes, and ensure our systems meet both internal and customer expectations. Your leadership will directly contribute to our mission of Total Customer Satisfaction and support a culture built on integrity, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to turn your passion for quality into purpose,
APPLY TODAY!

Why Join Orizon Aerostructures?
We manufacture and assemble some of the most complex monolithic machined parts using the fastest, most advanced CNC machines and cutting-edge technologies. At Orizon, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team leveraging AI, robotics, and 3D printing to support the future of aerospace and defense.

• Competitive Salary: $75k - $100k + (based on experience)
• Growth Opportunities: Hands-on training to help you advance your career
• Cutting-Edge Work: Build unique parts for aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and more!
• Exceptional Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending account, PTO, and more!
• Dynamic Environment: Every day brings new challenges and the chance to learn something new
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with quality procedures across First Article Inspections (FAIs), In-Process Inspections, Final Inspections, MIRs, and internal/external audits
• Lead root cause analysis and Corrective Action Reports (CARs), ensuring timely resolution and integration of improvements into Manufacturing Process Plans (MPPs) and MIRs
• Develop and implement inspection training programs to grow team skill sets, improve cross-functionality, and support career progression within the QA team
• Approve and validate vendor certifications, inspection processes, and incoming materials (including raw materials, hardware, and outsourced parts)
• Lead quality audits and initiatives to support continuous improvement and compliance with customer and regulatory standards
• Serve as a technical authority on product “form, fit, and function,” resolving cross-functional and customer issues related to product integrity
• Drive improvement in inspection, testing, and sampling methods to increase accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness across quality operations.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Must have solid Aerospace Quality, CMM, Inspection, and Leadership Experience
• Ensure compliance and effectiveness of all quality inspection processes, including FAIs, MIRs, and internal/external audits
• Lead root cause analysis and drive timely corrective actions (CARs), integrating solutions into manufacturing plans and processes
• Develop and lead quality training programs
• Oversee approval of vendor certifications and incoming material inspections
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems, inspection methods, and process controls
• Act as the primary authority on product quality, form, fit, and function, resolving complex cross-departmental and customer concerns
• Lead quality strategy and compliance efforts

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re passionate about building something extraordinary and want to grow with a stable, innovative company, we want to hear from you!

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