Quality Manager Aerospace & Aviation (For Manufacturing Plant)

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and drive Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the Aerospace and Aviation domain. The role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards, managing customer quality requirements, leading audits, and driving operational excellence across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management & Compliance:

- Lead and maintain the Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry-specific quality standards.

- Drive adherence to quality processes throughout the product lifecycle.

- Develop and implement quality policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Quality Assurance & Control:

- Establish quality assurance strategies to ensure product and process conformity.

- Monitor quality performance indicators and drive corrective and preventive actions.

- Review inspection, testing, validation, and verification activities.

- Ensure effective management of non-conformance, deviations, and concessions.

Regulatory & Customer Audits:

- Lead internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.

- Act as the primary point of contact during quality audits and customer assessments.

- Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.

- Support certification and recertification activities.

Continuous Improvement:

- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

- Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.

- Identify opportunities for quality enhancement, cost reduction, and process optimization.

- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.

Supplier Quality Management:

- Manage supplier quality performance and compliance.

- Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and qualification activities.

- Collaborate with procurement and supplier development teams to improve supplier capability.

- Monitor and mitigate supplier quality risks.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's Degree (MBA, M.Tech, or equivalent).

- AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification.

- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).

- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.

- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification