AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
AT3 Professional Staffing Solutions, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Florida, us, 32549
Overview
AT3 Staffing
is supporting a cutting-edge manufacturer in the
aerospace and defense sector
in their search for an experienced
Senior Quality Manager . This is a critical leadership opportunity for a driven professional who thrives on building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. About the Role As the
Quality Manager , you’ll be the driving force behind all site quality initiatives, overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and product integrity throughout the entire lifecycle—from new product development through production, supply chain, and product support. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape quality strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate is a proven quality leader with exceptional communication skills, a sense of urgency, and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
Lead the site’s Quality organization, ensuring compliance with
AS9100
and maintaining excellence across all quality systems. Drive
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
and
AS9145
activities throughout product development and new product introduction. Manage supplier quality performance — from selection and qualification through ongoing monitoring and improvement. Develop and execute AS9145 Core Tools plans to identify and mitigate risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC). Ensure measurement and monitoring systems are optimized to achieve key site and process performance goals. Design and implement a quality structure that aligns with long-term business strategy and growth initiatives. Establish data-driven systems to analyze trends, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance product quality. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for customer complaints and field reliability issues. Oversee inspection and compliance for all program hardware to
J-STD-001
and
IPC-610
standards. Qualifications
5+ years of quality assurance experience in
aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
(automotive experience a plus) 5+ years of
management or leadership experience Hands-on experience with
new product introduction (NPI)
and
advanced product quality planning Knowledge of
IPC-610 Class 3 ,
IPC J-STD-001 , and
MIL-PRF-38534 Hybrid Electronics
manufacturing standards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical considered) Ability to obtain access to
U.S. export-controlled information
(ITAR compliance required). Must be a US Person. Preferred
Strong experience with
APQP tools
(Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC) AS9100 Auditor ,
Six Sigma Black Belt , or
ASQ CQM/CQE
certification Experience implementing
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)
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AT3 Staffing
is supporting a cutting-edge manufacturer in the
aerospace and defense sector
in their search for an experienced
Senior Quality Manager . This is a critical leadership opportunity for a driven professional who thrives on building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. About the Role As the
Quality Manager , you’ll be the driving force behind all site quality initiatives, overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and product integrity throughout the entire lifecycle—from new product development through production, supply chain, and product support. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape quality strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate is a proven quality leader with exceptional communication skills, a sense of urgency, and a passion for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
Lead the site’s Quality organization, ensuring compliance with
AS9100
and maintaining excellence across all quality systems. Drive
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
and
AS9145
activities throughout product development and new product introduction. Manage supplier quality performance — from selection and qualification through ongoing monitoring and improvement. Develop and execute AS9145 Core Tools plans to identify and mitigate risk (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC). Ensure measurement and monitoring systems are optimized to achieve key site and process performance goals. Design and implement a quality structure that aligns with long-term business strategy and growth initiatives. Establish data-driven systems to analyze trends, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance product quality. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for customer complaints and field reliability issues. Oversee inspection and compliance for all program hardware to
J-STD-001
and
IPC-610
standards. Qualifications
5+ years of quality assurance experience in
aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics
(automotive experience a plus) 5+ years of
management or leadership experience Hands-on experience with
new product introduction (NPI)
and
advanced product quality planning Knowledge of
IPC-610 Class 3 ,
IPC J-STD-001 , and
MIL-PRF-38534 Hybrid Electronics
manufacturing standards Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical considered) Ability to obtain access to
U.S. export-controlled information
(ITAR compliance required). Must be a US Person. Preferred
Strong experience with
APQP tools
(Process Flow, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC) AS9100 Auditor ,
Six Sigma Black Belt , or
ASQ CQM/CQE
certification Experience implementing
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)
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