Lead Quality Excellence in Aerospace as a Quality Assurance Manager

Drive Operational Quality and Customer Confidence in a High-Impact Aviation Environment

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for an exciting onsite opportunity in Mountainhome. This role is ideal for a proven quality leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and is passionate about ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

As a key liaison between internal teams, customers, and regulatory stakeholders, you will play a critical role in driving quality initiatives, supporting program execution, and maintaining industry-leading standards across aerospace operations.

Position Details

• Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
• Location: Onsite in Mountainhome, PA
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $82.87 per hour

What You’ll Do

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll oversee quality-focused program execution while serving as a cross-functional leader supporting customer satisfaction, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate program deliverables and administrative efforts to ensure:
  • On-time delivery
  • Budget alignment
  • Quality performance
  • Scope execution
• Serve as the primary cross-functional liaison between internal teams, customers, and program stakeholders
• Support and maintain quality management systems and compliance initiatives
• Act as a key point of contact for customer performance and quality-related communications
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement
• Help ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Support audits, reporting activities, and corrective action initiatives
• Lead quality-focused problem solving and operational improvement efforts
• Foster strong communication and accountability across program teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of related experience
• Prior experience in aerospace quality assurance or a comparable manufacturing industry such as automotive manufacturing
• Experience coordinating program deliverables, customer expectations, and operational priorities
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment and collaborate across multiple functions
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the point of contact for maintaining AS9100 certification
• Previous experience in a people leadership role
• Experience acting as a liaison between customers, regulatory agencies, and internal operational teams
• Background in continuous improvement and quality systems management within aerospace manufacturing

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced professionals with industry-leading organizations driving innovation in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a highly visible leadership role while working alongside talented teams dedicated to operational excellence.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work with a leader in the aviation industry
• High-impact leadership experience in aerospace quality operations
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and regulatory processes
• Career-enhancing opportunities within a respected industry

Ready to Lead with Quality?

If you’re an experienced quality professional with aerospace or advanced manufacturing expertise and a passion for operational excellence, apply today to join a team where quality, leadership, and innovation drive success every day.

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