Lead quality strategy and quality systems across multiple precision manufacturing sites. Drive ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance, rebuild systems after acquisitions, investigate nonconformances and process issues, conduct first article inspections and material review board decisions, and oversee corrective actions. Partner with software teams to improve automated quality workflows and inspection visibility. The role requires aerospace manufacturing experience, practical production-floor leadership, and 60-80% travel or residence near Denver, Los Angeles, or Seattle. The summary above was generated by AI About the company Our client is an advanced manufacturing company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead quality strategy and day-to-day quality practice across a group of precision manufacturing sites. The role pairs ownership of formal quality systems with practical problem solving on the production floor, and requires frequent travel to work alongside site teams. What you'll do

• Own and expand the quality management systems at several facilities, guiding them toward ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification and ongoing compliance.
• Spend time on-site at recently acquired shops to spot structural weaknesses, implement corrective measures and put durable quality processes in place.
• Investigate nonconforming parts, excess waste and low throughput by applying dimensional tolerancing, cause analysis and process knowledge.
• Run first article inspections, material review board decisions and structured corrective action reports.
• Act as the final point of contact when serious quality problems arise.
• Partner with software colleagues so that automated workflows and inspection records feed an internal platform and give live visibility into quality. Requirements What we're looking for
• At least 7 years of quality engineering experience.
• Background leading the quality function at an aerospace manufacturer.
• Experience merging or rebuilding a quality management system after an acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or industrial engineering.
• A recognized quality certification such as CQE, CQA or Six Sigma.
• Thorough understanding of AS9100 and

ISO 9001

requirements.

• Strong command of geometric tolerancing, problem-solving methods and measurement science.
• Hands-on familiarity with first article, nonconformance, material review and corrective action processes.
• Credibility with production staff and a practical, coaching approach to working with machine operators.
• U.S. citizenship required due to export control rules.
• Willingness to travel 60-80%, or to live near Denver, Los Angeles or Seattle. Benefits Compensation and benefits
• Base salary:

USD 160,000

to 190,000 per year

• Equity Location and work model
• Denver, CO / Los Angeles, CA / Seattle, WA, United States
• On-site, with 60-80% travel
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