Quality Manager (Aerospace Electroplating)

Lead quality excellence in aerospace electroplating. Drive AS9100 deployment and maintain NADCAP compliance. Mentor inspection teams to ensure defect-free Hard Chrome, TDC, Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel parts. INTERVIEW TODAY! 

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve quality systems (AS9100 deployment & NADCAP compliance).
• Supervise and mentor inspection teams in receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Oversee Magnetic Particle (MPI) & Dye Penetrant Inspections (DPI).
• Interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications for plating compliance.
• Manage non-conformances, NCRs, rejections, and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Collect and analyze quality and process data to identify defect trends and process improvements.
• Interface with internal teams and client quality leadership.
• Prepare for and support audits and accreditation maintenance.
• Use of tools to ensure customer specification: Outer Diameter (OD) Outside Micrometers, Snap Gauges, Bench Comparators. Inner Diameter (ID)Dial Bore Gauges, Inside Micrometers, Telescoping Gauges, Plating Thickness, Magnetic Gauge (Mikrotest), Ultrasonic Gauge, Grooves/Deep BoresDorsey Groove Gages, Retractable Bore Gages
• Read blueprints and specifications to inspect the quality of finished parts. 

• 5+ years in aerospace electroplating quality management.
• Hands-on with Hard Chrome, TDC, Cadmium, Copper, and Electroless Nickel plating processes.
• Proficiency in inspection, NDT (MPI & DPI), and measurement systems.
• Experienced with NADCAP audits; capable of AS9100 system implementation.
• Leadership experience mentoring inspection teams (5–10 inspectors).
• Strong technical documentation skills (NCRs, dispositions, procedures).
• Proficiency in Steel Core ERP and Power BI (or similar analytics tools).
• US Citizenship required (for compliance with aerospace client contracts).

Why Join Us

• Shape and lead a critical aerospace quality organization
• Transition and expand NADCAP excellence toward AS9100 certification.
• Collaborate with a highly technical, growth-oriented team in the San Fernando Valley.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and highlight your aerospace electroplating quality experience, inspection expertise, and leadership in quality systems. Only US Citizens will be considered.

EEO Statement

Our client is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.