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Quality Manager
At a Glance
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Compensation
- y Range: Quality Supervisor: $82,000 - $130,000 Quality Manager: $119,000 - $
- Posted
- 2026-03-11T19:53:33-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Engineering
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Regulatory
Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in a manufacturing or aerospace-related industry.
Experience implementing or scaling quality systems in a fast-paced development environment.
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO quality systems, or aerospace regulatory frameworks.
Experience implementing risk-based inspection strategies and key characteristic control plans.
Familiarity with defect characterization methods for scratches, dents, surface damage, and structural imperfections.
Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), PLM systems, or quality tracking systems for traceability and nonconformance management.
Compensation & Benefits
Quality Supervisor: $82,000 - $130,000
Quality Manager: $119,000 - $165,000
Pay Range: California
$82,000
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$165,000 USD
Responsibilities
Supervision and Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality inspectors supporting spacecraft manufacturing and integration.
Provide training and ongoing support to the quality team on quality standards, procedures, and tools.
Monitor team performance and provide feedback, coaching, and corrective actions when necessary.
Ensure the team adheres to schedules and meets production and inspection targets.
Quality Control & Assurance: