Program Quality Manager

• Aerospace & Defense Program Quality
• $120k to $140k
• Stockton, CA / Onsite
• Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch Are you a fit?

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Salary:

$115,000

• $140,000 per year A bit about us: Founded more than 60 years ago and based in Stockton, California, we are a mid-tier aerospace and defense manufacturer building flight-critical structures, assemblies, and precision hardware for launch vehicles, satellites, and defense platforms.

Much of the hardware we produce has flown on our customers' platforms for decades, making us one of the more capable independent suppliers in the region. Our Quality organization sits at the center of every program we deliver. Why join us? Base salary $120k

• 140k+ Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays Fully onsite in Stockton
• the role is embedded with program teams and hands-on by nature Program-level ownership of quality: you lead across multiple programs, not one narrow slice Long-standing customer platforms and a stable, multi-decade program base

Job Details Job Details:

You'll provide quality oversight for engineers and inspectors embedded within Program Management teams, keeping quality objectives aligned across multiple aerospace and defense programs. Manage and coordinate quality activities across multiple dedicated program teams to ensure alignment of objectives Provide staff-level Quality Engineering oversight for Quality Engineers carrying technical and programmatic responsibilities Mentor and train Quality Engineers and Inspectors, guiding their professional and career development Champion a Continual Improvement Culture (CIC) and drive processes that reduce cycle time and cost Advise and support the Director of Quality Assurance on performance activities, recruiting, budgeting, and third-party audits Looking for: Experience in Quality or Manufacturing environment, with prior supervisory or management experience strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred Aerospace industry experience preferred; other regulated industries considered Strong Microsoft Office skills; database management a plus Manager level; strong senior or lead quality candidates ready to step up considered Experience in any of the following areas welcomed: Aerospace or defense manufacturing quality AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause / corrective action) Supplier and third-party audits Mentoring or leading Quality Engineers and Inspectors Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy