Quality Manager

Quality Manager

The Heat Treatment Quality Manager will oversee aerospace heat treatment processes to ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, and AMS 2750. This role requires hands-on experience with vacuum heat treating, solution treating, and other thermal processes for aerospace alloys. The manager will lead quality audits, supervise technicians, and drive continuous improvement using tools like FMEA, SPC, and CAPA. A strong understanding in metallurgy and quality systems is essential, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Candidates should hold a technical degree and relevant certifications, with leadership experience in a regulated aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aerospace heat treatment processes and ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and AMS 2750 standards.
• Lead and manage quality audits and supervise a team of technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using FMEA, SPC, and CAPA tools.
• Prepare for and manage NADCAP heat treat audits and customer quality audits.
• Interpret aerospace part drawings, process specifications, and material certifications.
• Conduct metallurgical laboratory testing and evaluate microstructure techniques.
• Ensure on-time delivery and uphold strict quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The role may require supporting second or third shifts or weekend audits as needed. The work environment values a family culture with a high emphasis on quality of work. The company invests in state-of-the-art technology to achieve and measure exact dimensional tolerances and specifications. The use of the highest quality raw materials and meticulous quality assurance processes ensures superior product delivery.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00 / 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tempe,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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