Quality Control Manager Lusk Quality - 1.6 Palmdale, CA Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Vendor relationship building Quality assurance experience within aerospace industry Statistics Mechanical blueprint interpretation Microsoft Excel Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Blueprint specification interpretation Machine vision systems ERP systems Statistical Process Control Engineering process optimization ISO certification audits Team development Dimensional measurements Supervising experience Quality control experience within aerospace industry Precision measurement in machining Vision inspection system Operational excellence initiatives Productivity software Quality audits Managing product quality assurance teams Quality improvement programs in engineering Manufacturing company experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description Lusk Quality, a leader in precision turning and machining. Is looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to join the leadership team. About the

Company:

Lusk Quality is a family-owned company with almost 50 years of experienced craftmanship of machined parts; serving a wide range of customers and industries in the US and worldwide. Our success over the years is a direct result of our investment in quality people and superior technology, as well as the personal dedication we give each and every customer. Position Overview The Quality Control Manager provides both strategic and operational leadership for the quality department. In this role, you will own the maintenance and continuous evolution of our

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Quality Management System (QMS), drive continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor, and act as the primary quality liaison for our tier-one customers and vendors. You will manage, mentor, and elevate a dedicated inspection team, ensuring they have the tools, training, and methodologies required to maintain our delivery record. This position is responsible for the quality control of the production at two facilities that run multiple shifts; a 50 hours/week work shift is expected.

Key Responsibilities QMS Ownership & Compliance:

Maintain, audit, and optimize our established

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Quality Management System. Ensure total audit readiness and alignment with the strict traceability requirements of our customer base.

Customer & Vendor Relations:

Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer quality engineers of parts from various industries including aerospace, defense, industrial, commercial and residential. Lead external customer audits and regulatory inspections.

Root Cause Analysis & CAPA:

Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process to efficiently manage non-conformances (red tags), scrap, and rework. Champion root cause investigations and implement structured corrective actions (8D, 5-Why formats).

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

Supervise, schedule, and balance the workload of the inspection team. Implement cross-training matrices, conduct regular skill assessments, and provide professional coaching to elevate performance.

Advanced Quality Planning:

Oversee and approve all First Article Inspections (FAI) and customer submittals. Establish robust gaging methodologies and manage internal and customer-supplied thread gage calibration records.

Process Optimization:

Partner with production to regularly analyze manufacturing metrics and identify trend variations. Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and optimize sampling plans to proactively prevent defects.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

5-10 years of hands-on quality control experience in a high-precision machining or CNC turning environment, with at least 3 years in a direct supervisory or management role.

Customer & Industry Familiarity:

Direct experience managing quality requirements for strict, high-tolerance customers (e.g., aerospace, flow control, fluid systems, or medical-adjacent components).

Technical Expertise:

Mastery of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), engineering blueprint reading, and advanced metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, and automated vision systems like Oasis).

System Knowledge:

Proven track record of managing a certified

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environment. Highly proficient utilizing ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to track, model, and present quality data.

Continuous Improvement:

Strong background in continuous improvement tools (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) and a practical understanding of implementing SPC.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person