Quality Systems & Compliance Manager

Quality Systems & Compliance Manager

Location: Mountainhome, PA (On-site)

Pay Rate: $70–$80/hr

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm

Work Authorization: US Citizens or Work Permit

Interview Process:

1. Zoom screening with Hiring Manager
2. Zoom panel interview
3. Pre‑Requirement: All interested candidates must complete the attached qualifying questionnaire.

Job Overview

A leading aerospace manufacturing facility is seeking a Quality Systems & Compliance Manager to oversee and strengthen site-wide quality operations. This role requires an experienced leader with a strong background in QMS ownership, AS9100 compliance, audit preparation, and hands-on quality governance within an aerospace or comparable automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record developing quality teams, partnering with customers and regulatory bodies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce COPQ and enhance product integrity. This is an on-site leadership role supporting a highly technical, fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, train, and develop the quality organization to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and reward decisions.
• Guide teams through operational changes and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure employees are properly trained, aligned with safety/environmental standards, and aware of organizational goals.

Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance QMS documentation, including procedures, inspection criteria, and work instructions.
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and track QMS effectiveness through metrics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during customer or regulatory audits and inspections.
• Lead preparation efforts and ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.

Product Quality Assurance

• Oversee compliance and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives.
• Ensure program proposals and estimates reflect accurate quality requirements and planning.
• Present department metrics, recovery plans, and quality performance updates as needed.
• Manage customer escapes, lead root cause investigations, and support resolution of mission assurance-related concerns.

Corrective & Preventive Actions

• Conduct and lead root cause analysis using CORE, Lean, and other structured problem‑solving methods.
• Implement corrective/preventive actions to improve product quality, throughput, and delivery performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead improvement projects focused on enhancing product quality and reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Develop and execute quality improvement plans aimed at reducing escapes and strengthening end-to-end process integrity.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• OR
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior AS9100 quality management experience
• Ability to collaborate across departments and align quality initiatives with business goals
• Proven leadership experience with a focus on growth, coaching, and development
• Ability to interpret system and contractual requirements into quality documentation
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in root cause and preventive methodologies
• Experience generating/reviewing/approving AS9102 FAI reports
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T
• Experience achieving or maintaining NADCAP accreditation (brazing, heat treat, paint, etc.)
• Familiarity with SOW reviews, SCARs, Q‑Notes, STAMP, and Purchase Order Quality Requirements
• Experience leading Six Sigma, Lean, or similar improvement initiatives
• Work transfer experience

This is a Contract position based out of Mountainhome, PA.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $77.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mountainhome,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.