Lead Quality at the Highest Altitude — Quality Assurance Manager OpportunityLocation: Mountainhome, PA 18326
Schedule: Monday–Friday 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Pay: $82.87 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months)
Company: PDS Tech Commercial, partnering with a leader in the aviation industry
Drive Excellence in Aerospace QualityPDS Tech Commercial is seeking a strategic and hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations at a high-performance aerospace facility. In this role, you will shape product integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion continuous improvement across all stages of production. Your leadership will directly impact safety, reliability, and operational excellence in a mission-critical environment.
What You’ll DoAs Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee the full scope of quality operations while leading a high-performing team:
Leadership & Team Development- Lead, coach, and develop the quality team to foster accountability and continuous improvement
- Influence hiring, performance management, and employee development decisions
- Drive collaboration across departments and lead through organizational change
- Promote a safe, compliant, and high-performance workplace culture
Quality Management System & Compliance- Oversee and maintain AS9100-compliant Quality Management System (QMS)
- Enhance quality documentation, including work instructions, plans, and inspection procedures
- Serve as the primary liaison for audits, certifications, and regulatory agencies
- Ensure successful execution and closure of audit findings and compliance actions
Product Quality & Performance- Lead initiatives to improve product quality and customer satisfaction
- Ensure quality requirements are integrated into program estimates, proposals, and production processes
- Monitor performance through metrics and implement recovery plans as needed
- Own product quality, risk mitigation, and customer issue resolution processes
Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement- Drive root cause analysis using CORE, Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Lead implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Develop and execute plans to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Facilitate cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and delivery
What You BringRequired Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
- Proven experience in quality management within aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams
- Expertise in root cause analysis, quality systems, and process improvement
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T
- Familiarity with NADCAP accreditation (brazing, heat treat, paint)
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong understanding of customer quality requirements (SOW, SCAR, Q-Notes, STAMP)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with regulatory agencies
- Experience leading work transfers and cross-site initiatives
Why Join Us?At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll take on a leadership role where your expertise truly matters—partnering with a global aerospace innovator committed to excellence.
- Leadership Impact: Influence quality strategy and performance at a key aerospace site
- Competitive Compensation: Premium hourly rate reflecting your technical and leadership expertise
- Meaningful Work: Ensure the safety and reliability of aerospace products used around the world
- Professional Growth: Lead complex initiatives and develop high-performing teams
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineering, production, and regulatory stakeholders
- Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a culture driven by safety, precision, and continuous improvement
Step Into a Role That Makes a DifferenceIf you’re a driven quality leader ready to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial—where quality leadership powers innovation and excellence
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $82.87 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
