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Ametek

Quality Manager

Goleta, CA · On-site

... C execution. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field. * Minimum 8 years of quality experience in aerospace ...

Ametek

Quality Manager

Goleta, CA

... C execution. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field. * Minimum 8 years of quality experience in aerospace ...

RTX

Senior Quality Inspector

Goleta, CA

$125K/yr

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in hardware handling and inspection. * Experienced using quality control and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related equipment.

Raytheon

Senior Quality Inspector

Goleta, CA

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in hardware handling and inspection. * Experienced using quality control and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related equipment.

Marriott

Director of Quality

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

OR 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related ... Leading Quality Assurance Team Trains team members and managers on problem solving, process ...

Marriott

Director of Quality

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

OR 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related ... Leading Quality Assurance Team Trains team members and managers on problem solving, process ...

Impact ES-Ventura

Quality Engineer

Ventura, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Assists Production manager/leads in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training. * Performs research, design and development of ...

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Impact ES-Ventura

Quality Engineer

Ventura, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Assists Production manager/leads in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training. * Performs research, design and development of ...

New

Ametek

Quality Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Three (3) or more years of Quality Engineering/Quality Control experience in manufacturing * LEAN Certification preferred Requires Knowledge of: * Engineering theory, drawings, GD&T, and terminology

AMETEK, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$95 - $120/hr

Three (3) or more years of Quality Engineering/Quality Control experience in manufacturing * LEAN Certification preferred Requires Knowledge of: * Engineering theory, drawings, GD&T, and terminology

Ametek

Quality Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

Three (3) or more years of Quality Engineering/Quality Control experience in manufacturing * LEAN Certification preferred Requires Knowledge of: * Engineering theory, drawings, GD&T, and terminology

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality control in in Santa Barbara, CA is $90,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,300.00 and $111,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quality Control In vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectQuality Control InQuality Control Inspector
Primary RoleOversees quality assurance processes within production or manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with standards.Performs inspections and tests on products or materials to identify defects or deviations from specifications.
CredentialsOften requires certifications like ISO or Six Sigma, with experience in quality management systems.Typically requires technical training or certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector.
Work EnvironmentWorks mainly in manufacturing or production settings, collaborating with quality teams and production staff.Works on the production floor or in labs, inspecting products directly.

While both roles focus on quality, Quality Control In involves managing quality processes and systems, whereas Quality Control Inspectors perform hands-on product inspections. Both roles are essential for maintaining product standards but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What does a quality control in job do?

A quality control in job involves inspecting products or services to ensure they meet specified standards and quality requirements. It includes tasks such as testing, measuring, and reviewing processes, often using tools like checklists or testing equipment, to identify defects and ensure customer satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Quality Control In job openings in Santa Barbara, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $90,487 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Quality Manager

Ametek

Goleta, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

AMETEK rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

92nd of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

SUMMARY:
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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